The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 26,800
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost (18 - ..) Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
€ 25,600
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 26,800
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 slightly. The Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost is 5.2 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT.
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
58.3
Blueprint Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost (18 - ..)
71.9
77.9
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
71.9 in
Width
70.8 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost (18 - ..)
106.3
172.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
172.7 in
Length
167.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3018 lb
Curb Weight
2840 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.93 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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 TSI BMT
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CPT*
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
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
148 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
128 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
20.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.58 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
20.39 lb/hp
20.58 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
44 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
34 mpg
city
39 mpg
52 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
621 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
610 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
94.8 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
100.4 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft