The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)
€ 26,800
€ 30,900
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.9 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the VW Golf GTI.
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf GTI
58.3
71.9
77.9
57.8
70.3
80.6
71.9 in
Width
70.3 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.3 in
Height
57.8 in
106.3
172.7
101.5
165.9
172.7 in
Length
165.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf GTI
3018 lb
Curb Weight
3089 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.3 %
General
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf GTI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf GTI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
148 hp
232 hp
VW Golf GTI
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
177 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf GTI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
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20.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.31 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
20.39 lb/hp
13.31 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
44 mpg
29 mpg
VW Golf GTI
34 mpg
city
22 mpg
52 mpg
highway
37 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
610 mi
Range
422 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
610 mi
422 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
153.5 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
100.4 kWh
153.5 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
