The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost (18 - ..)
€ 22,100
€ 26,800
€ 22,100
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 TDI is 7.4 inches shorter and 1.5 inches narrower.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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 TDI
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
2897 lb
Curb Weight
3018 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
4.01 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
1K
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 TDI
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
117 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.39 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
27.86 lb/hp
20.39 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
44 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
41 mpg
city
34 mpg
60 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
759 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
759 mi
610 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 TDI
92.5 kWh
100.4 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 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
