The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 29,900
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..) Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
€ 26,000
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI
58.3
Blueprint Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..)
71.9
77.9
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 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 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 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 1.4 TSI
3095 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
95 lb
3.07 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

General

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
DEH
Generation
1K
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
180 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
180 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
177 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
17.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.99 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
17.19 lb/hp
18.99 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
40 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
31 mpg
city
31 mpg
48 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
547 mi
Range
570 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
547 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 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).
113.6 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
111.8 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft