The Comparative Analysis :
VW e-Golf (14 - 16) vs. Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 34,900

€ 29,800

€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW e-Golf is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.6 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue.
VW e-Golf
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
58
70.8
79.8
58.3
71.9
77.9
70.8 in
Width
71.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
58 in
Height
58.3 in
103.5
168.1
106.3
172.7
168.1 in
Length
172.7 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW e-Golf
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
421 lb
12.05 %

General
VW e-Golf
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
AU
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW e-Golf
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*EAG*
Engine Code
0
Valves
2
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW e-Golf
113 hp
118 hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW e-Golf
199 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Performance
VW e-Golf
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
87 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
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30.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.04 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
30.92 lb/hp
26.04 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW e-Golf
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy
20 kWh✽
( 163 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
56 mpg
( 63 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW e-Golf
163 MPGe
63 MPGe
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
No data
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
117 mi
Range
695 mi
VW e-Golf
117 mi
695 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Environmental Impact
41.4 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).
86.4 kWh
VW e-Golf
41.4 kWh
86.4 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW e-Golf
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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