The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)

€ 23,700
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 29,800
 Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..) Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
€ 23,700
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 1.4 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 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
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 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
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 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
2754 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
10.41 %
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)

General

VW Golf 1.4 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CXS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
120 hp
118 hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
126 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue

▶ REPLAY
22.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.04 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
22.95 lb/hp
26.04 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
56 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
38 mpg
city
50 mpg
55 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
695 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
695 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Environmental Impact
94.8 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 1.4 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
86.4 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 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