The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 29,800
€ 19,800
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800
ⓘ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 1.6.
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf Plus 1.6
58.3
71.9
77.9
63.8
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
106.3
172.7
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 1.6
3073 lb
Curb Weight
2972 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.29 %
General
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
118 hp
101 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
221 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf Plus 1.6
117 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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26.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.43 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
26.04 lb/hp
29.43 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
56 mpg
31 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
50 mpg
city
23 mpg
60 mpg
highway
39 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
695 mi
Range
450 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
695 mi
450 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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).
144 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
86.4 kWh
144 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
227 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf Plus 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
1239 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
