The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12) vs. Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost (18 - ..)
€ 21,300
€ 26,800
€ 21,300
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 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 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 1.6 BiFuel
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3018 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.45 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
1K
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CHG*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
148 hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
117 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
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30.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.39 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
30.05 lb/hp
20.39 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
26 mpg
44 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
19 mpg
city
34 mpg
32 mpg
highway
52 mpg
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
257 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
257 mi
610 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
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).
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
135.7 kWh
100.4 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.4 cu ft
