The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) vs. Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue (18 - ..)
€ 26,800
€ 27,900
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘ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 1.5 TGI BlueMotion is 4.7 inches shorter and an inch narrower.
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
58.3
70.8
79.8
58.3
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
103.1
168
106.3
172.7
168 in
Length
172.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3005 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.97 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
AU
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DHF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 hp
118 hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
128 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
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23.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.47 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
23.25 lb/hp
25.47 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy
12.8 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
67 mpg
( 75 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.)
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
75 MPGe
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
16.7 lb
city
60 mpg
10.3 lb
highway
71 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
293 mi
Range
835 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
293 mi
835 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Environmental Impact
26.4 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).
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).
71.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
71.9 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
180 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1173 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
