The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T (09 - 09) vs. Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue (18 - ..)
€ 21,500
€ 27,900
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘ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 1.8 T is 7.4 inches shorter and 1.5 inches narrower.
VW Golf 1.8 T
Ford Focus Active 1.5 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 1.8 T
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
3034 lb
Curb Weight
3005 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.96 %
General
VW Golf 1.8 T
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
1K
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.8 T
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CDA*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
158 hp
118 hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Performance
VW Golf 1.8 T
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
137 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
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19.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.47 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
19.2 lb/hp
25.47 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.8 T
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
67 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
35 mpg
67 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
26 mpg
city
60 mpg
42 mpg
highway
71 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
503 mi
Range
835 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
503 mi
835 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
71.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
128.7 kWh
71.9 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.8 T
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1089 lb
Maximum Payload
1173 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
