The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 27,900
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue (18 - ..) Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
€ 22,800
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800

ⓘ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
Blueprint Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue (18 - ..)
71.9
77.9
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue (18 - ..)
106.3
172.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
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
2895 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.66 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

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
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
*CLH*
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
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
118 hp
104 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
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
25.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.84 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
25.47 lb/hp
27.84 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
60 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
67 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
60 mpg
city
51 mpg
71 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
835 mi
Range
797 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
835 mi
797 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).
80.3 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
71.9 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1173 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft