The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
€ 27,400

€ 22,500

€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘ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
71.9
77.9
58.3
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
106.3
172.7
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
3023 lb
Curb Weight
2906 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.87 %

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual 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
119 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
24.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
24.58 lb/hp
27.94 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
42 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
42 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
33 mpg
city
45 mpg
50 mpg
highway
67 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
577 mi
Range
833 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
577 mi
833 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
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).
84.3 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
106.1 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
172 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
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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