The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.8 T (09 - 09)
€ 29,400

€ 22,200

€ 29,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 18.8 cm longer, 3.9 cm wider and 0.2 cm taller than the VW Golf 1.8 T.
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.8 T
1482
1825
1979
1480
1786
2048
1825 mm
Width
1786 mm
1979 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1482 mm
Height
1480 mm
2700
4387
2578
4199
4387 mm
Length
4199 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.8 T
1493 kg
Kerb Weight
1376 kg
2020 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg

Weight Difference:
117 kg
7.84 %

General
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.8 T
DEH
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
148 bhp
158 bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T
370 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
370 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.8 T
Performance
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.8 T
128 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.8 T
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10.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.71 kg/bhp
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
10.09 kg/bhp
8.71 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
64 mpg
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
50 mpg
city
31 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
47 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
664 mi
Range
503 mi
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
664 mi
503 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
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).
128.7 kWh
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
90.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
132 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
527 kg
Maximum Payload
494 kg
375 L
Boot Capacity
350 L







1354 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L