The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14) vs. Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost (18 - ..)

€ 21,800
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 26,800
 Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost (18 - ..) Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800

ⓘ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 1.6 BlueTDI is 5.2 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost.
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost (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 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost (18 - ..)
106.3
172.7
167.5 in
Length
172.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
2864 lb
Curb Weight
3018 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
5.1 %
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost (18 - ..)

General

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
AU
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DBK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
108 hp
148 hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
121 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost

▶ REPLAY
26.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.39 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
26.52 lb/hp
20.39 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
62 mpg
44 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
52 mpg
city
34 mpg
69 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
818 mi
610 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
78.2 kWh
100.4 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.4 cu ft