The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 26,800
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost (18 - ..) Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
€ 29,400
 VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
58.3
Blueprint Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost (18 - ..)
71.9
77.9
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
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
Blueprint Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost (18 - ..)
106.3
172.7
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
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 2.0 TDI
3018 lb
Curb Weight
3309 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4564 lb
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
291 lb
8.79 %
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)

General

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
DEH
Generation
1KP
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
148 hp
138 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Performance

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
20.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.98 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
20.39 lb/hp
23.98 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
44 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
34 mpg
city
34 mpg
52 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
621 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
610 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
100.4 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1254 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft