The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)
€ 28,700
€ 23,700
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 BMT.
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
58.3
71.9
77.9
58.7
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
106.3
172.7
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 BMT
3095 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.42 %
General
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
DEH
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CLH*
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
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
148 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 BMT
Performance
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.89 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
20.91 lb/hp
29.89 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
40 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
31 mpg
city
43 mpg
48 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
547 mi
Range
759 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
547 mi
759 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
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).
92.5 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
111.8 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
257 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
