The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) vs. Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue (18 - ..)
€ 19,900

€ 27,900

€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘ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. The VW Golf 1.0 TSI is 4.1 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
58.7
70.4
81.6
58.3
71.9
77.9
70.4 in
Width
71.9 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
58.7 in
Height
58.3 in
103.1
168.7
106.3
172.7
168.7 in
Length
172.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3005 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb

Weight Difference:
238 lb
7.92 %

General
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
CD
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DLA*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
89 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
89 hp
118 hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
129 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
129 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
117 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
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31.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.47 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
31.09 lb/hp
25.47 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
67 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
52 mpg
67 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
44 mpg
city
60 mpg
59 mpg
highway
71 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
621 mi
Range
835 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
621 mi
835 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Environmental Impact
85.3 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).
71.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
85.3 kWh
71.9 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
193 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1173 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft






35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft