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

€ 28,700

€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘ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 EcoBoost.
VW e-Golf
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
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 EcoBoost
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3095 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb

Weight Difference:
399 lb
11.42 %

General
VW e-Golf
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
AU
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 EcoBoost
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*EAG*
Engine Code
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
3
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW e-Golf
113 hp
148 hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW e-Golf
199 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Performance
VW e-Golf
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
87 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
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30.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.91 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
30.92 lb/hp
20.91 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW e-Golf
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
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
40 mpg
VW e-Golf
163 MPGe
40 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
No data
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
117 mi
Range
547 mi
VW e-Golf
117 mi
547 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
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).
111.8 kWh
VW e-Golf
41.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW e-Golf
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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