The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18)
€ 31,300

€ 23,700

€ 31,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 5.1 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
58.3
71.9
77.9
58.7
70.8
79.8
71.9 in
Width
70.8 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
58.7 in
106.3
172.7
103.1
167.6
172.7 in
Length
167.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3347 lb
Curb Weight
2864 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
483 lb
14.43 %

General
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
DEH
Generation
AU
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 BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
148 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 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 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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22.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.35 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
22.61 lb/hp
25.35 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
53 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
44 mpg
city
51 mpg
60 mpg
highway
62 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
664 mi
Range
758 mi
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
664 mi
758 mi
VW Golf 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).
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).
84.3 kWh
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
90.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
241 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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