The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12) vs. Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost (18 - ..)
€ 18,000
€ 26,800
€ 18,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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 EcoBoost
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 EcoBoost
2683 lb
Curb Weight
3018 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
335 lb
11.1 %
General
VW Golf 1.4
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
1K
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CGG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4
79 hp
148 hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 1.4
97 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Performance
VW Golf 1.4
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
107 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
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33.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.39 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4
33.96 lb/hp
20.39 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.4
37 mpg
44 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
28 mpg
city
34 mpg
46 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
534 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Golf 1.4
534 mi
610 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
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).
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4
121.2 kWh
100.4 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.4 cu ft
