The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue (18 - ..)

€ 22,900
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 29,400
 Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue (18 - ..) Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
€ 22,900
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 slightly. The VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is 5.2 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue (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 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue (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 TDI BlueMotion
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3292 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
503 lb
15.28 %
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue (18 - ..)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
AU
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
*DBK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 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
124 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 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue

▶ REPLAY
25.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.24 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
25.82 lb/hp
22.24 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
69 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
69 mpg
53 mpg
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
60 mpg
city
42 mpg
74 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
914 mi
Range
664 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
914 mi
664 mi
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
Environmental Impact
70 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
70 kWh
90.4 kWh
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 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
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft