The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 29,400
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue (18 - ..) Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
€ 29,000
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 29,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 2.0 BlueTDI.
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
58.3
Blueprint Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue (18 - ..)
71.9
77.9
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
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
Blueprint Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue (18 - ..)
106.3
172.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
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 2.0 BlueTDI
3292 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
260 lb
7.9 %
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

General

Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
DEH
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
148 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
273 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
273 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Performance

Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

 REPLAY
22.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.48 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
22.24 lb/hp
20.48 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
53 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
42 mpg
city
45 mpg
65 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
664 mi
Range
706 mi
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
664 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
90.4 kWh
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
90.4 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft