The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 17,900

€ 29,800

€ 17,900
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 slightly. The VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT is 5.2 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
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 1.2 TSI BMT
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
2657 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
417 lb
13.57 %

General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
AU
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
84 hp
118 hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
118 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
111 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
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31.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.04 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
31.63 lb/hp
26.04 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
48 mpg
56 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
39 mpg
city
50 mpg
56 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
634 mi
Range
695 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
695 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Environmental Impact
92.9 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 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
86.4 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 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