The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 24,400

€ 27,400

€ 24,400
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 considerably. Both cars are the same height, but the VW Golf 1.4 TSI is 7.4 inches shorter and 1.5 inches narrower.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus Active 1.0 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 TSI
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
2901 lb
Curb Weight
3023 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
4 %

General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
1K
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TSI
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
120 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 TSI
148 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
124 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
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24.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.58 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
24.18 lb/hp
24.58 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
42 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
31 mpg
city
33 mpg
47 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
570 mi
Range
577 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
577 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
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 TSI
113.6 kWh
106.1 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.4 cu ft