The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12) vs. Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 18,000
€ 29,800
€ 18,000
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same height, but the VW Golf 1.4 is 7.4 inches shorter and 1.5 inches narrower.
VW Golf 1.4
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.3
71.9
77.9
70.3 in
Width
71.9 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
58.3 in
Height
58.3 in
101.5
165.3
106.3
172.7
165.3 in
Length
172.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
2683 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
390 lb
12.69 %
General
VW Golf 1.4
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
1K
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CGG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 1.4
79 hp
118 hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4
97 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Performance
VW Golf 1.4
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
107 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
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33.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.04 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4
33.96 lb/hp
26.04 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.4
37 mpg
56 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
28 mpg
city
50 mpg
46 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
534 mi
Range
695 mi
VW Golf 1.4
534 mi
695 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Environmental Impact
121.2 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 Golf 1.4
121.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.4 cu ft
