The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) vs. Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..)

€ 26,400
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 27,400
 Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..) Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400

ⓘ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 1.0 EcoBoost
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost 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 (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
103.1
168
Blueprint Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost 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 1.0 EcoBoost
2945 lb
Curb Weight
3023 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4200 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.55 %
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
AU
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 1.0 EcoBoost
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPW*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
123 hp
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
121 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost

▶ REPLAY
27.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.58 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
27.27 lb/hp
24.58 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy
12.4 lb✽  ( 7 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
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
42 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
15.6 lb
city
33 mpg
11 lb
highway
50 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
249 mi
Range
577 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
249 mi
577 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
Environmental Impact
25.6 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).
106.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
25.6 kWh
106.1 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.4 cu ft