The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 29,400
€ 23,400
€ 29,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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. The Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue is 7.2 inches longer, 2.6 inches wider and 5.5 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
58.3
71.9
77.9
63.8
69.3
76.6
71.9 in
Width
69.3 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.3 in
Height
63.8 in
106.3
172.7
101.5
165.5
172.7 in
Length
165.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
3292 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.16 %
General
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
DEH
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
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 4400 rpm
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
148 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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 Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
22.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.65 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
22.24 lb/hp
30.65 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
53 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
42 mpg
city
40 mpg
65 mpg
highway
56 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
664 mi
Range
712 mi
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
664 mi
712 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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).
98.8 kWh
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
90.4 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
