The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)

€ 25,500
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost (18 - ..) Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
€ 24,700
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same height, but the Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost is 7.4 inches longer and 1.5 inches wider.
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
58.3
Blueprint Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost (18 - ..)
71.9
77.9
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
71.9 in
Width
70.3 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost (18 - ..)
106.3
172.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
172.7 in
Length
165.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
2915 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.35 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)

General

Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
DEH
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
123 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
125 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
125 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
122 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost

62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
23.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.4 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
23.7 lb/hp
28.4 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
49 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
40 mpg
city
50 mpg
57 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
673 mi
Range
814 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
673 mi
814 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
86.4 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
90.9 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft