The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)
€ 29,400

€ 23,700

€ 29,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 2.0 EcoBlue is 5.2 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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
167.5
172.7 in
Length
167.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3292 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
183 lb
5.56 %

General
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
DEH
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CLH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
148 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
273 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
273 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
128 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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22.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.89 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
22.24 lb/hp
29.89 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
53 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
42 mpg
city
43 mpg
65 mpg
highway
59 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
664 mi
Range
759 mi
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
664 mi
759 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
92.5 kWh
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
90.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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