The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.8 T (09 - 09)
€ 27,900
€ 22,200
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘ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 1.5 EcoBlue is 7.4 inches longer and 1.5 inches wider.
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.8 T
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 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.8 T
3005 lb
Curb Weight
3034 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.96 %
General
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.8 T
DEH
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 1.8 T
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDA*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
118 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
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 1.8 T
Performance
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.8 T
119 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
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25.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.2 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
25.47 lb/hp
19.2 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
67 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
60 mpg
city
26 mpg
71 mpg
highway
42 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
835 mi
Range
503 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
835 mi
503 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
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).
128.7 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
71.9 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1173 lb
Maximum Payload
1089 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
