The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13)
€ 27,900
€ 19,200
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue is 7.2 inches longer, 2.6 inches wider and 5.5 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4.
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf Plus 1.4
58.3
71.9
77.9
63.8
69.3
76.6
71.9 in
Width
69.3 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.3 in
Height
63.8 in
106.3
172.7
101.5
165.5
172.7 in
Length
165.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf Plus 1.4
3005 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.9 %
General
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf Plus 1.4
DEH
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CGG*
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
118 hp
79 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
221 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Performance
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf Plus 1.4
119 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4
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25.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.32 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
25.47 lb/hp
37.32 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
67 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4
60 mpg
city
27 mpg
71 mpg
highway
44 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
835 mi
Range
518 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
835 mi
518 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4
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).
125 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
71.9 kWh
125 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf Plus 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1173 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
