The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12) vs. Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 31,400

€ 29,800

€ 31,400
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 VW Golf GTD is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.9 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue.
VW Golf GTD
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
57.8
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
57.8 in
Height
58.3 in
101.5
165.9
106.3
172.7
165.9 in
Length
172.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTD
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
3144 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.26 %

General
VW Golf GTD
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
1K
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTD
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMN
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf GTD
168 hp
118 hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTD
258 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Performance
VW Golf GTD
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
137 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
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18.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.04 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
18.71 lb/hp
26.04 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTD
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Golf GTD
44 mpg
56 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
36 mpg
city
50 mpg
51 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
633 mi
Range
695 mi
VW Golf GTD
633 mi
695 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Environmental Impact
111 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 GTD
111 kWh
86.4 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTD
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.4 cu ft