The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 27,900
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue (18 - ..) Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
€ 24,800
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18) VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800

ⓘ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 5.1 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR.
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
58.3
Blueprint Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue (18 - ..)
71.9
77.9
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)
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 SCR DSG (18 - 18)
103.1
167.6
172.7 in
Length
167.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
3005 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.6 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)

General

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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 SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DGT*
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
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
118 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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 SCR

Performance

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
119 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
25.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.43 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
25.47 lb/hp
26.43 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
67 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
60 mpg
city
53 mpg
71 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
835 mi
Range
777 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
835 mi
777 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
82.2 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
71.9 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
198 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1173 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft