The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) vs. Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)

€ 22,200
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 31,300
 Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..) Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
€ 22,200
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is 7.4 inches shorter and 1.5 inches narrower.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.3
Blueprint Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
106.3
172.7
165.3 in
Length
172.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
2897 lb
Curb Weight
3347 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4508 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
450 lb
13.45 %
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
1K
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 hp
148 hp
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
118 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue

▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
27.86 lb/hp
22.61 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mpg
53 mpg
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
50 mpg
city
44 mpg
69 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
899 mi
Range
664 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
899 mi
664 mi
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
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).
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
78.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
961 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