The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15) vs. Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)

€ 23,100
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 29,800
 Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..) Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
€ 23,100
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 slightly. The VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is 5.2 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
71.9
77.9
70.8 in
Width
71.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
58.7 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
106.3
172.7
167.5 in
Length
172.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
251 lb
8.17 %
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
AU
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DBK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 hp
118 hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
124 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue

▶ REPLAY
26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.04 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
26.13 lb/hp
26.04 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
74 mpg
56 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
62 mpg
city
50 mpg
78 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
971 mi
Range
695 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
971 mi
695 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Environmental Impact
65.8 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).
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
65.8 kWh
86.4 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
137 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.4 cu ft