The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf GTD (17 - 18)
€ 26,800
€ 32,400
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400
ⓘ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 GTD
58.3
71.9
77.9
58.3
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
106.3
172.7
103.4
168
172.7 in
Length
168 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf GTD
3018 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.85 %
General
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf GTD
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf GTD
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
148 hp
181 hp
VW Golf GTD
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
177 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD
Performance
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf GTD
128 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
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20.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
20.39 lb/hp
16.99 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
44 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf GTD
34 mpg
city
45 mpg
52 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
610 mi
Range
706 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
610 mi
706 mi
VW Golf GTD
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).
90.4 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
100.4 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
