The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) vs. Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..)

€ 26,800
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 29,900
 Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..) Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
€ 26,800
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 1.5 TGI BlueMotion is 4.7 inches shorter and an inch narrower.
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
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 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
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 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3095 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4200 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.84 %
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..)

General

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

Engine

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DHF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
180 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 hp
180 hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
128 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
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
40 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
40 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
16.7 lb
city
31 mpg
10.3 lb
highway
48 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
293 mi
Range
547 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
293 mi
547 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
180 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 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