The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 26,800
€ 21,400
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost is 7.2 inches longer, 2.6 inches wider and 5.5 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
58.3
71.9
77.9
63.8
69.3
76.6
71.9 in
Width
69.3 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.3 in
Height
63.8 in
106.3
172.7
101.5
165.5
172.7 in
Length
165.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3018 lb
Curb Weight
3084 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.14 %
General
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
DEH
Generation
1KP
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 Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
148 hp
84 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
177 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
20.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
36.71 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
20.39 lb/hp
36.71 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
44 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
34 mpg
city
32 mpg
52 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
610 mi
Range
579 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
610 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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).
111.8 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
100.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1281 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
