The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (17 - 18)
€ 27,900
€ 32,500
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue is 4.7 inches longer and an inch wider.
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf GTI
58.3
71.9
77.9
58.3
70.8
79.8
71.9 in
Width
70.8 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
58.3 in
106.3
172.7
103.4
168
172.7 in
Length
168 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf GTI
3005 lb
Curb Weight
3056 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.67 %
General
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf GTI
DEH
Generation
AU
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CHH*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
118 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
221 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf GTI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
25.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.46 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
25.47 lb/hp
13.46 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
67 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
60 mpg
city
29 mpg
71 mpg
highway
44 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
835 mi
Range
493 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
835 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
119.4 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
71.9 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1173 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
