The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)

€ 29,800
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..) Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
€ 32,300
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300

ⓘ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. The Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue is 5.1 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
58.3
Blueprint Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
71.9
77.9
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
71.9 in
Width
70.8 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
106.3
172.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
172.7 in
Length
167.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3073 lb
Curb Weight
3303 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
229 lb
6.93 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)

General

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
DEH
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DFG*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
118 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
221 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
117 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
26.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
26.04 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
56 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
50 mpg
city
40 mpg
60 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
695 mi
Range
712 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
695 mi
712 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 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).
98.8 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
86.4 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
227 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
1107 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft