The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 28,700
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 26,800
 Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost (18 - ..) Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800

ⓘ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 DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost (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 DSG (19 - 19)
103.1
168
Blueprint Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost (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
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3018 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.07 %
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost (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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 hp
148 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
128 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost

▶ REPLAY
23.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.39 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
23.59 lb/hp
20.39 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
12.4 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
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
44 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
15.6 lb
city
34 mpg
10.3 lb
highway
52 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
302 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
302 mi
610 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 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).
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
25.6 kWh
100.4 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
232 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
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.4 cu ft