The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18) vs. Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..)

€ 24,500
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 29,900
 Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..) Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900

ⓘ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. 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 1.5 EcoBoost
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint Ford Focus Active 1.5 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 (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
103.1
168
Blueprint Ford Focus Active 1.5 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 1.5 EcoBoost
2903 lb
Curb Weight
3095 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4200 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
192 lb
6.2 %
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
AU
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Ford Focus Active 1.5 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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
180 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
180 hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
121 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost

▶ REPLAY
26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.19 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
26.88 lb/hp
17.19 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
42 mpg
40 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
32 mpg
city
31 mpg
51 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
555 mi
Range
547 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
555 mi
547 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
106.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.4 cu ft