The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18)

€ 26,800
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost (18 - ..) Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
€ 22,800
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800

ⓘ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 5.1 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
58.3
Blueprint Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost (18 - ..)
71.9
77.9
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (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
58.7 in
Blueprint Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost (18 - ..)
106.3
172.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
172.7 in
Length
167.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3018 lb
Curb Weight
2868 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
150 lb
4.97 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18)

General

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DGT*
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
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
148 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
128 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
20.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.38 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
20.39 lb/hp
25.38 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

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

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft