The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)
€ 27,900
€ 30,900
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.9 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the VW Golf GTI.
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf GTI
58.3
71.9
77.9
57.8
70.3
80.6
71.9 in
Width
70.3 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.3 in
Height
57.8 in
106.3
172.7
101.5
165.9
172.7 in
Length
165.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf GTI
3005 lb
Curb Weight
3089 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.72 %
General
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf GTI
DEH
Generation
1K
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
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDL*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
118 hp
232 hp
VW Golf GTI
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
221 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf GTI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
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25.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.31 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
25.47 lb/hp
13.31 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
67 mpg
29 mpg
VW Golf GTI
60 mpg
city
22 mpg
71 mpg
highway
37 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
835 mi
Range
422 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
835 mi
422 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).
153.5 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
71.9 kWh
153.5 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
304 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
1078 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
