The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 25,500

€ 29,400

€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400
ⓘ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. The Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost is 7.2 inches longer, 2.6 inches wider and 5.5 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
58.3
71.9
77.9
63.8
69.3
76.6
71.9 in
Width
69.3 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.3 in
Height
63.8 in
106.3
172.7
101.5
165.5
172.7 in
Length
165.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3309 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb

Weight Difference:
395 lb
11.94 %

General
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
DEH
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
123 hp
138 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
125 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
125 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Performance
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
23.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.98 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
23.7 lb/hp
23.98 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
49 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
40 mpg
city
34 mpg
57 mpg
highway
50 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
673 mi
Range
621 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
673 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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).
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).
113.1 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
90.9 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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 Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1254 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft