The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 31,300

€ 24,400

€ 31,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue is 7.4 inches longer and 1.5 inches wider.
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
58.3
71.9
77.9
58.3
70.3
80.6
71.9 in
Width
70.3 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.3 in
106.3
172.7
101.5
165.3
172.7 in
Length
165.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3347 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
445 lb
13.3 %

General
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
DEH
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
148 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
273 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
273 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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22.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.18 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
22.61 lb/hp
24.18 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
53 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
44 mpg
city
31 mpg
60 mpg
highway
47 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
664 mi
Range
570 mi
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
664 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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).
113.6 kWh
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
90.4 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft