The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
€ 26,800
€ 24,000
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost is 7.4 inches longer and 1.5 inches wider.
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.8 T
58.3
71.9
77.9
58.3
70.3
80.6
71.9 in
Width
70.3 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.3 in
106.3
172.7
101.5
165.3
172.7 in
Length
165.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.8 T
3018 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.6 %
General
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.8 T
DEH
Generation
1K
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 1.8 T
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
148 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
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 1.8 T
Performance
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.8 T
128 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
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20.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.41 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
20.39 lb/hp
19.41 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
44 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
34 mpg
city
26 mpg
52 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
610 mi
Range
570 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
610 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
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).
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).
113.6 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
100.4 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
