The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)

€ 27,400
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..) Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
€ 24,000
 VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) VW Golf 1.8 T
€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000

ⓘ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 1.8 T
58.3
Blueprint Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..)
71.9
77.9
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
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 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
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 1.8 T
3023 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.43 %
VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)

General

Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.8 T
DEH
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.8 T
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
123 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
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 1.8 T

Performance

Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.8 T
119 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.8 T

▶ REPLAY
24.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.41 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
24.58 lb/hp
19.41 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
42 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
33 mpg
city
26 mpg
50 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
577 mi
Range
570 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
577 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
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).
113.6 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
106.1 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft