The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf GTD (17 - 18)
€ 27,900
€ 32,400
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400
ⓘ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 GTD
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 GTD
3005 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.31 %
General
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf GTD
DEH
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 GTD
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DJG*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
118 hp
181 hp
VW Golf GTD
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
221 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD
Performance
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf GTD
119 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
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25.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
25.47 lb/hp
16.99 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
67 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf GTD
60 mpg
city
45 mpg
71 mpg
highway
59 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
835 mi
Range
706 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
835 mi
706 mi
VW Golf GTD
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).
90.4 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
71.9 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1173 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
