The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)

€ 28,700
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..) Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
€ 23,000
 VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000

ⓘ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
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 DSG (08 - 09)
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 DSG (08 - 09)
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
3095 lb
Curb Weight
3025 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.29 %
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)

General

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
148 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

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

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1186 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft