The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
€ 27,900
€ 23,100
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3005 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb
Weight Difference:
183 lb
6.09 %
General
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
DEH
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DBK*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
118 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
119 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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25.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
25.47 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
74 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
67 mpg
74 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
60 mpg
city
62 mpg
71 mpg
highway
78 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
835 mi
Range
971 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
835 mi
971 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
65.8 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
71.9 kWh
65.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1173 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
