The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 DSG (08 - 10) vs. Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost (18 - ..)
€ 20,200
€ 25,500
€ 20,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘ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 1.6 is 7.4 inches shorter and 1.5 inches narrower.
VW Golf 1.6
Ford Focus Active 1.0 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 1.6
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
2789 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb
Weight Difference:
126 lb
4.32 %
General
VW Golf 1.6
Ford Focus Active 1.0 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CMX*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
101 hp
123 hp
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
Performance
VW Golf 1.6
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
117 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
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27.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.7 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
27.61 lb/hp
23.7 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
35 mpg
49 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
27 mpg
city
40 mpg
43 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
510 mi
Range
673 mi
VW Golf 1.6
510 mi
673 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
Environmental Impact
127 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).
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
127 kWh
90.9 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.4 cu ft
