The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
€ 29,800
€ 24,500
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue is 4.7 inches longer and an inch wider.
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
58.3
71.9
77.9
58.3
70.8
79.8
71.9 in
Width
70.8 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
58.3 in
106.3
172.7
103.1
168
172.7 in
Length
168 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3073 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
170 lb
5.53 %
General
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
DEH
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CPW*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
118 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
221 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Performance
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
117 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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26.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
26.04 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
( 63 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.8 lb✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
63 MPGe
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
50 mpg
city
17 lb
60 mpg
highway
10.6 lb
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 lb
695 mi
Range
242 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
695 mi
242 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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).
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).
26.4 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
86.4 kWh
26.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
227 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
