The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
€ 27,900
€ 24,100
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue is 5.2 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
58.3
71.9
77.9
58.7
70.8
79.8
71.9 in
Width
70.8 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
58.7 in
106.3
172.7
103.1
167.5
172.7 in
Length
167.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3005 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.38 %
General
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
DEH
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CPW*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
118 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
221 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Performance
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
119 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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25.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.21 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
25.47 lb/hp
28.21 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
( 75 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.8 lb✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
75 MPGe
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
60 mpg
city
16.3 lb
71 mpg
highway
10.6 lb
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 lb
835 mi
Range
242 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
835 mi
242 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
71.9 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).
26.4 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
71.9 kWh
26.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1173 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
