The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)
€ 27,900
€ 22,500
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
3005 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
245 lb
7.54 %
General
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
DEH
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBD*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
118 hp
108 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
Performance
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
25.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.09 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
25.47 lb/hp
30.09 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
67 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
60 mpg
city
36 mpg
71 mpg
highway
53 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
835 mi
Range
670 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
835 mi
670 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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).
104.9 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
71.9 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1173 lb
Maximum Payload
1204 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
