The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)

€ 26,800
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost (18 - ..) Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
€ 26,400
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400

ⓘ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 EcoBoost is 4.7 inches longer and an inch wider.
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
58.3
Blueprint Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost (18 - ..)
71.9
77.9
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (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 EcoBoost (18 - ..)
106.3
172.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
103.1
168
172.7 in
Length
168 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3018 lb
Curb Weight
2945 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.42 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)

General

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
DEH
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
148 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
177 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
128 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
20.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.27 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
20.39 lb/hp
27.27 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
44 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
34 mpg
city
36 mpg
52 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
586 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
610 mi
586 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
100.4 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
100.4 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft