The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)
€ 27,900

€ 24,900

€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900
ⓘ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 BMT.
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 BMT
3005 lb
Curb Weight
3157 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb

Weight Difference:
152 lb
4.81 %

General
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
DEH
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CXX*
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 BMT
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 BMT
Performance
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
119 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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25.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.23 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
25.47 lb/hp
29.23 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
67 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
60 mpg
city
41 mpg
71 mpg
highway
56 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
835 mi
Range
712 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
835 mi
712 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
98.8 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
71.9 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1173 lb
Maximum Payload
1098 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft