The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 23,700

€ 27,400

€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400
ⓘ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 BMT is 5.2 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.3
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
103.1
167.5
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 BMT
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
2895 lb
Curb Weight
3023 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb

Weight Difference:
128 lb
4.23 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
AU
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
123 hp
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
119 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
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27.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.58 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27.84 lb/hp
24.58 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
60 mpg
42 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
51 mpg
city
33 mpg
67 mpg
highway
50 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
797 mi
Range
577 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
797 mi
577 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
106.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
80.3 kWh
106.1 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1206 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.4 cu ft