The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
€ 27,900
€ 36,900
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.6 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.4 inches taller than the VW Golf GTE.
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf GTE
58.3
71.9
77.9
58
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 in
106.3
172.7
103.4
168.1
172.7 in
Length
168.1 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf GTE
3005 lb
Curb Weight
3525 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
520 lb
14.75 %
General
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf GTE
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 GTE
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGE*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
118 hp
201 hp
VW Golf GTE
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
221 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTE
Performance
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf GTE
119 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTE
▶ REPLAY
25.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
25.47 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
157 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
67 mpg
157 mpg
VW Golf GTE
60 mpg
city
No data
71 mpg
highway
No data
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
835 mi
Range
1657 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
835 mi
1657 mi
VW Golf GTE
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).
28.5 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
71.9 kWh
28.5 kWh
VW Golf GTE
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf GTE
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1173 lb
Maximum Payload
928 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.7 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
