The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf GTI (17 - 18)

€ 31,300
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..) Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
€ 31,300
 VW Golf GTI (17 - 18) VW Golf GTI
€ 31,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,300

ⓘ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 GTI
58.3
Blueprint Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
71.9
77.9
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (17 - 18)
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
Blueprint Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
106.3
172.7
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (17 - 18)
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 GTI
3347 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
340 lb
10.16 %
VW Golf GTI (17 - 18)

General

Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf GTI
DEH
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
148 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI
273 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
273 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf GTI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
53 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
44 mpg
city
30 mpg
60 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
664 mi
Range
485 mi
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
664 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
121.2 kWh
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
90.4 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
241 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft