The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 27,400
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..) Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
€ 22,100
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100

ⓘ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
58.3
Blueprint Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..)
71.9
77.9
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI (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 Automatic (18 - ..)
106.3
172.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI (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
3023 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
126 lb
4.17 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)

General

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

Engine

Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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
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

Performance

Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
24.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
24.58 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
42 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
33 mpg
city
41 mpg
50 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
577 mi
Range
759 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
577 mi
759 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
92.5 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
106.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft