The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
€ 29,400
€ 22,600
€ 29,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘ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 2.0 EcoBlue is 7.4 inches longer and 1.5 inches wider.
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
58.3
71.9
77.9
58.3
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
106.3
172.7
101.5
165.3
172.7 in
Length
165.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3292 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
448 lb
13.61 %
General
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
DEH
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
148 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
273 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
273 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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22.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.7 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
22.24 lb/hp
23.7 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
53 mpg
38 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
42 mpg
city
29 mpg
65 mpg
highway
46 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
664 mi
Range
551 mi
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
664 mi
551 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
117.5 kWh
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
90.4 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
