The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 DSG (08 - 10) vs. Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue (18 - ..)
€ 20,200
€ 29,400
€ 20,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400
ⓘ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 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 1.6
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3292 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
503 lb
15.28 %
General
VW Golf 1.6
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CMX*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
101 hp
148 hp
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
Performance
VW Golf 1.6
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
117 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
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27.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.24 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
27.61 lb/hp
22.24 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
35 mpg
53 mpg
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
27 mpg
city
42 mpg
43 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
510 mi
Range
664 mi
VW Golf 1.6
510 mi
664 mi
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
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).
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
127 kWh
90.4 kWh
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
