The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) vs. Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 20,900
€ 29,800
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same height, but the VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel is 7.4 inches shorter and 1.5 inches narrower.
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
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 1.6 BiFuel
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
159 lb
5.17 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
1K
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CHG*
Engine Code
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
118 hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
117 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
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30.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.04 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
30.05 lb/hp
26.04 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
26 mpg
56 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
19 mpg
city
50 mpg
33 mpg
highway
60 mpg
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
257 mi
Range
695 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
257 mi
695 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Environmental Impact
135.7 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).
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
135.7 kWh
86.4 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.4 cu ft
