The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)

€ 31,300
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..) Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
€ 29,700
 VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
€ 31,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700

ⓘ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 4.1 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 eTSI.
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
58.3
Blueprint Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
71.9
77.9
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
70.4
81.6
71.9 in
Width
70.4 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
106.3
172.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
103.1
168.7
172.7 in
Length
168.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
3347 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
304 lb
9.08 %
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)

General

Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
DEH
Generation
CD
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 1.5 eTSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DFY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
148 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
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 1.5 eTSI

Performance

Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 eTSI

▶ REPLAY
22.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
22.61 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
53 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
44 mpg
city
40 mpg
60 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
664 mi
Range
675 mi
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
664 mi
675 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
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).
87.2 kWh
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
90.4 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
241 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft