The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)

€ 28,700
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..) Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
€ 27,400
 VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost is 7.4 inches longer and 1.5 inches wider.
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
58.3
Blueprint Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..)
71.9
77.9
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
71.9 in
Width
70.3 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..)
106.3
172.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
172.7 in
Length
165.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3095 lb
Curb Weight
3062 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.07 %
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)

General

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
DEH
Generation
1K
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CFF*
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 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
20.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.19 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
20.91 lb/hp
22.19 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
40 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
31 mpg
city
40 mpg
48 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
547 mi
Range
697 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
547 mi
697 mi
VW Golf 2.0 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).
100.7 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
111.8 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
257 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1127 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft