The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)

€ 29,400
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue (18 - ..) Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
€ 26,000
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 29,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 BMT.
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
58.3
Blueprint Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue (18 - ..)
71.9
77.9
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
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
Blueprint Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue (18 - ..)
106.3
172.7
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
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 BMT
3292 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.49 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)

General

Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
DEH
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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 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 Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
128 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue

62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
22.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.18 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
22.24 lb/hp
31.18 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
53 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
42 mpg
city
47 mpg
65 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
664 mi
Range
777 mi
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
664 mi
777 mi
VW Golf Plus 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).
90.4 kWh
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
90.4 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft