The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18) vs. Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 24,800

€ 27,400

€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400
ⓘ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 SCR is 5.1 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.3
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
103.1
167.6
106.3
172.7
167.6 in
Length
172.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3023 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb

Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.16 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
AU
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DGT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
113 hp
123 hp
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
123 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
▶ REPLAY
26.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.58 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
26.43 lb/hp
24.58 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
59 mpg
42 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
53 mpg
city
33 mpg
62 mpg
highway
50 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
777 mi
Range
577 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
777 mi
577 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
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).
106.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
82.2 kWh
106.1 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
219 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.4 cu ft