The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19) vs. Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost (18 - ..)
€ 34,000
€ 26,800
€ 34,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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 Performance OPF is 4.7 inches shorter and an inch narrower.
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
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 Performance OPF
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
3097 lb
Curb Weight
3018 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.55 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
AU
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
242 hp
148 hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
273 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
155 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
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12.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.39 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
12.8 lb/hp
20.39 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
35 mpg
44 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
26 mpg
city
34 mpg
43 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
457 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
457 mi
610 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
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).
100.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
128.7 kWh
100.4 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
274 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.4 cu ft
