The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 27,900
€ 27,000
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
3005 lb
Curb Weight
3080 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.44 %
General
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
DEH
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFF*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
118 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
221 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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25.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
25.47 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
67 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
60 mpg
city
35 mpg
71 mpg
highway
52 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
835 mi
Range
645 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
835 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
109.1 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
71.9 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1173 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
