The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16)
€ 31,300

€ 32,700

€ 31,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue is 4.7 inches longer and an inch wider.
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf GTD
58.3
71.9
77.9
58.3
70.8
79.8
71.9 in
Width
70.8 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
58.3 in
106.3
172.7
103.4
168
172.7 in
Length
168 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf GTD
3347 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
271 lb
8.1 %

General
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf GTD
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf GTD
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
148 hp
181 hp
VW Golf GTD
273 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
273 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD
Performance
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf GTD
127 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf GTD
▶ REPLAY
22.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
22.61 lb/hp
16.99 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
53 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf GTD
44 mpg
city
44 mpg
60 mpg
highway
59 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
664 mi
Range
690 mi
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
664 mi
690 mi
VW Golf GTD
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).
92.5 kWh
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
90.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
241 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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