The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

€ 28,700
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..) Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
€ 23,400
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400

ⓘ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. The Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost is 5.2 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
58.3
Blueprint Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..)
71.9
77.9
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
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 Automatic (18 - ..)
106.3
172.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
172.7 in
Length
167.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3095 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3836 lb
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
306 lb
9.89 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

General

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
DEH
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DBK*
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
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
148 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 BlueMotion

Performance

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
127 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
20.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.82 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
20.91 lb/hp
25.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
40 mpg
69 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
31 mpg
city
60 mpg
48 mpg
highway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
547 mi
Range
914 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
547 mi
914 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
70 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
111.8 kWh
70 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
257 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft