The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf GTI Clubsport (16 - 16)
€ 27,900
€ 35,800
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,800
ⓘ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. 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 Clubsport
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 Clubsport
3005 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.86 %
General
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
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 manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJX*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
118 hp
261 hp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
221 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Performance
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
119 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
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25.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.61 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
25.47 lb/hp
11.61 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
67 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
60 mpg
city
26 mpg
71 mpg
highway
40 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
835 mi
Range
444 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
835 mi
444 mi
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
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).
132.6 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
71.9 kWh
132.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1173 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
