The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)

€ 31,300
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..) Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
€ 23,100
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 31,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
58.3
Blueprint Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
71.9
77.9
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
106.3
172.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3347 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
450 lb
13.45 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)

General

Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
DEH
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Performance

Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
127 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
22.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
22.61 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
53 mpg
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
44 mpg
city
50 mpg
60 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
664 mi
Range
899 mi
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
664 mi
899 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
78.2 kWh
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
90.4 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
961 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft