The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) vs. Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 23,300
€ 28,700
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘ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 EcoBoost
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 EcoBoost
3067 lb
Curb Weight
3095 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb
Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.94 %
General
VW Golf 1.8 T
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
1K
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 1.8 T
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CDA*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
158 hp
148 hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Performance
VW Golf 1.8 T
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
137 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
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19.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.91 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
19.41 lb/hp
20.91 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.8 T
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
36 mpg
40 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
26 mpg
city
31 mpg
44 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
518 mi
Range
547 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
518 mi
547 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Environmental Impact
125 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
125 kWh
111.8 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.8 T
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.4 cu ft
