The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) vs. Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue (18 - ..)
€ 20,800
€ 29,400
€ 20,800
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 considerably. Both cars are the same height, but the VW Golf 2.0 TDI is 7.4 inches shorter and 1.5 inches narrower.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus Active 2.0 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 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
2956 lb
Curb Weight
3292 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
335 lb
10.18 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
108 hp
148 hp
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
118 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
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27.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.24 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
27.37 lb/hp
22.24 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
53 mpg
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
39 mpg
city
42 mpg
64 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
759 mi
Range
664 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
759 mi
664 mi
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
92.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
