The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)

€ 29,800
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..) Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
€ 25,600
 VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
58.3
Blueprint Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
71.9
77.9
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
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
Blueprint Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
106.3
172.7
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
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 1.4 TSI
3073 lb
Curb Weight
3265 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
192 lb
5.88 %
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)

General

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
DEH
Generation
1KP
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 manual transmission

Engine

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CTH*
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
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
118 hp
158 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
221 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Performance

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
26.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.66 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
26.04 lb/hp
20.66 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
56 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
50 mpg
city
28 mpg
60 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
695 mi
Range
526 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
695 mi
526 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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).
123.1 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
86.4 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
227 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft