The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

€ 31,300
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..) Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
€ 26,200
 VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 31,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200

ⓘ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 5.2 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI.
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
58.3
Blueprint Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
71.9
77.9
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
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
Blueprint Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
106.3
172.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
172.7 in
Length
167.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
3347 lb
Curb Weight
2985 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
362 lb
10.82 %
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

General

Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
DEH
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
148 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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 BlueTDI

Performance

Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
53 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
44 mpg
city
47 mpg
60 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
664 mi
Range
758 mi
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
664 mi
758 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
84.3 kWh
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
90.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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 2.0 BlueTDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft