The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)

€ 29,800
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..) Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
€ 23,400
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 TDI.
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
58.3
Blueprint Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
71.9
77.9
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (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 1.6 TDI (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 1.6 TDI
3073 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.61 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)

General

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
DEH
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
118 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

Performance

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
26.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.65 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
26.04 lb/hp
30.65 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
56 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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 Plus 1.6 TDI
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 Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
227 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft