The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (17 - 18) vs. Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 32,500
€ 29,800
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the VW Golf GTI is 4.7 inches shorter and an inch narrower.
VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
58.3
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
58.3 in
Height
58.3 in
103.4
168
106.3
172.7
168 in
Length
172.7 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
3056 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.59 %
General
VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
AU
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CHH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf GTI
227 hp
118 hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
154 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
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13.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.04 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.46 lb/hp
26.04 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Golf GTI
37 mpg
56 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
29 mpg
city
50 mpg
44 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
493 mi
Range
695 mi
VW Golf GTI
493 mi
695 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
86.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
119.4 kWh
86.4 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.4 cu ft
