The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

€ 25,500
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost (18 - ..) Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
€ 21,600
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI
58.3
Blueprint Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost (18 - ..)
71.9
77.9
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 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 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 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 1.4 TSI
2915 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.44 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

General

Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
DEH
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
123 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
125 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
125 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
23.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.7 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
23.7 lb/hp
23.7 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
49 mpg
38 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
40 mpg
city
29 mpg
57 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
673 mi
Range
551 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
673 mi
551 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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).
117.5 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
90.9 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft