The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (17 - 18)

€ 29,800
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..) Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
€ 33,400
 VW Golf GTI DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf GTI
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,400

ⓘ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 GTI
58.3
Blueprint Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
71.9
77.9
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI 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
58.3 in
Blueprint Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
106.3
172.7
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (17 - 18)
103.4
168
172.7 in
Length
168 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf GTI
3073 lb
Curb Weight
3056 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.59 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (17 - 18)

General

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf GTI
DEH
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CHH*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
118 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
221 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf GTI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
26.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.46 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
26.04 lb/hp
13.46 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
56 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
50 mpg
city
29 mpg
60 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
695 mi
Range
493 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
695 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
119.4 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
86.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
227 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft