The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 31,300
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..) Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
€ 25,800
 VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 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 7.2 inches longer, 2.6 inches wider and 5.5 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
58.3
Blueprint Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
71.9
77.9
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
71.9 in
Width
69.3 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.3 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
106.3
172.7
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
172.7 in
Length
165.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3347 lb
Curb Weight
3170 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.26 %
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

General

Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
DEH
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
148 hp
120 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
273 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
273 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
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

423 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
22.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.42 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
22.61 lb/hp
26.42 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
53 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
44 mpg
city
29 mpg
60 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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
241 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1217 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft