The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 25,000
€ 28,700
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘ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 1.5 EcoBoost
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 1.5 EcoBoost
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3095 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb
Weight Difference:
95 lb
3.07 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
1K
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
148 hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
137 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
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18.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.91 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
18.99 lb/hp
20.91 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
40 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
31 mpg
city
31 mpg
45 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
570 mi
Range
547 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
547 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
111.8 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.4 cu ft
