The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)

€ 28,700
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..) Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
€ 23,900
 VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
58.3
Blueprint Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..)
71.9
77.9
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (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 Automatic (18 - ..)
106.3
172.7
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (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 1.4 TSI
3095 lb
Curb Weight
3122 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.83 %
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)

General

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
DEH
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
148 hp
120 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
177 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Performance

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
20.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.02 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
20.91 lb/hp
26.02 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
40 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
31 mpg
city
28 mpg
48 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
547 mi
Range
526 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
547 mi
526 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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).
123.1 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
111.8 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
257 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1221 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft