The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
€ 27,900
€ 26,000
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT.
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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 1.6 TDI BMT
3005 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
238 lb
7.34 %
General
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
DEH
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
118 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
119 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
25.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.18 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
25.47 lb/hp
31.18 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
67 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
60 mpg
city
47 mpg
71 mpg
highway
57 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
835 mi
Range
777 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
835 mi
777 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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 Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1173 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
