The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
€ 29,900

€ 26,100

€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘ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 5.1 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR.
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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
167.6
172.7 in
Length
167.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
3095 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
64 lb
2.07 %

General
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
DEH
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
180 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
180 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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 SCR
Performance
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
134 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
17.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.82 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
17.19 lb/hp
26.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
40 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
31 mpg
city
53 mpg
48 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
547 mi
Range
777 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
547 mi
777 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
82.2 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
111.8 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
256 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft