The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)

€ 31,300
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..) Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
€ 26,500
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 31,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI
58.3
Blueprint Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
71.9
77.9
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 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 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 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 2.0 TDI
3347 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
97 lb
2.9 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)

General

Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
DEH
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
148 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
273 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
273 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
53 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
city
32 mpg
60 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
664 mi
Range
678 mi
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
664 mi
678 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
90.4 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft