The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

€ 26,800
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost (18 - ..) Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
€ 22,700
 VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700

ⓘ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 1.6 BlueTDI.
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
58.3
Blueprint Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost (18 - ..)
71.9
77.9
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 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 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 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 1.6 BlueTDI
3018 lb
Curb Weight
2864 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
5.1 %
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

General

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
DEH
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
148 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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 1.6 BlueTDI

Performance

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
20.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.52 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
20.39 lb/hp
26.52 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
44 mpg
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
34 mpg
city
52 mpg
52 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
818 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
610 mi
818 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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).
78.2 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
100.4 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft