The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)

€ 29,800
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..) Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
€ 22,100
 VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11) VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue is 7.4 inches longer and 1.5 inches wider.
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
58.3
Blueprint Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
71.9
77.9
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
70.3
80.6
71.9 in
Width
70.3 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
106.3
172.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
101.5
165.3
172.7 in
Length
165.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3073 lb
Curb Weight
2802 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
271 lb
8.82 %
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)

General

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
DEH
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
118 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
221 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
117 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
26.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.94 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
26.04 lb/hp
26.94 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
56 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
50 mpg
city
36 mpg
60 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
695 mi
Range
645 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
695 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
100.4 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
86.4 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
227 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft