The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 23,400
€ 31,300
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,300
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI is 7.4 inches shorter and 1.5 inches narrower.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
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 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
2901 lb
Curb Weight
3347 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
445 lb
13.3 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
1K
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
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
148 hp
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
124 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
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24.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
24.18 lb/hp
22.61 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
53 mpg
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
31 mpg
city
44 mpg
47 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
570 mi
Range
664 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
664 mi
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
90.4 kWh
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.4 cu ft
