The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18) vs. Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)

€ 26,400
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 31,300
 Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..) Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,300

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is 4.7 inches shorter and an inch narrower.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
71.9
77.9
70.8 in
Width
71.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
58.3 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
103.1
168
Blueprint Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
106.3
172.7
168 in
Length
172.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
2945 lb
Curb Weight
3347 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4508 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
401 lb
11.98 %
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
AU
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPW*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
148 hp
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
121 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue

▶ REPLAY
27.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
27.27 lb/hp
22.61 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
44 mpg
53 mpg
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
36 mpg
city
44 mpg
51 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
586 mi
Range
664 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
586 mi
664 mi
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
100.4 kWh
90.4 kWh
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.4 cu ft