The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18) vs. Ford Focus Electric (13 - 17)

€ 24,700
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
€ 34,900
 Ford Focus Electric (13 - 17) Ford Focus Electric
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT is 3.9 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Ford Focus Electric.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Ford Focus Electric
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
58.4
Blueprint Ford Focus Electric (13 - 17)
71.8
79.3
70.8 in
Width
71.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.7 in
Height
58.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint Ford Focus Electric (13 - 17)
104.3
171.6
167.6 in
Length
171.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Ford Focus Electric
2853 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4597 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
895 lb
23.88 %
Ford Focus Electric (13 - 17)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Ford Focus Electric
AU
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Ford Focus Electric
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
*DPC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
148 hp
143 hp
Ford Focus Electric
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Electric

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Ford Focus Electric
134 mph
Maximum Speed
85 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Electric

▶ REPLAY
19.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.21 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
19.28 lb/hp
26.21 lb/hp
Ford Focus Electric

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Ford Focus Electric
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
26 kWh✽  ( 130 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
47 mpg
130 MPGe
Ford Focus Electric
39 mpg
city
No data
55 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23 kWh
621 mi
Range
90 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
621 mi
90 mi
Ford Focus Electric
Environmental Impact
94.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
51.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
94.8 kWh
51.7 kWh
Ford Focus Electric
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Ford Focus Electric
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1093 lb
Maximum Payload
849 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft