Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost 125 vs Volkswagen Golf 1.5 TSI 150: real MPG, tax and cost per mile
Side-by-side UK comparison of the Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost 125 and Volkswagen Golf 1.5 TSI 150 on the metrics that actually drive ownership cost: real-world efficiency, road tax (VED), insurance group and depreciation outlook.
Comparison table
| Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost 125 | Volkswagen Golf 1.5 TSI 150 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Body style | hatchback | hatchback |
| Years | 2018–2023 | 2020–2024 |
| Real-world efficiency | 44 mpg | 42 mpg |
| Official efficiency | 55 mpg | 51 mpg |
| CO₂ (g/km) | 114 | 125 |
| Road tax year one | £220 | £270 |
| Road tax standard | £195/yr | £195/yr |
| Insurance group | 14/50 | 18/50 |
| Depreciation | average | good |