The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 31,300

€ 25,800

€ 31,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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. The Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue is 18.3 cm longer, 6.6 cm wider and 13.9 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
1482
1825
1979
1621
1759
1946
1825 mm
Width
1759 mm
1979 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1482 mm
Height
1621 mm
2700
4387
2578
4204
4387 mm
Length
4204 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
1518 kg
Kerb Weight
1438 kg
2045 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1990 kg

Weight Difference:
80 kg
5.27 %

General
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
DEH
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
148 bhp
120 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
370 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
370 NM
200 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
10.26 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.98 kg/bhp
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
10.26 kg/bhp
11.98 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
64 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
53 mpg
city
35 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
47 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
664 mi
Range
542 mi
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
664 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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).
119.4 kWh
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
90.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
150 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
146 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
527 kg
Maximum Payload
552 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
395 L








1320 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L