The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI (13 - 16) vs. Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue (18 - ..)
€ 30,500
€ 29,400
€ 30,500
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 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 2.0 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 2.0 EcoBlue
2978 lb
Curb Weight
3292 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
313 lb
9.51 %
General
VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
AU
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CXD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf GTI
217 hp
148 hp
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
153 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
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13.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.24 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.72 lb/hp
22.24 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf GTI
37 mpg
53 mpg
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
30 mpg
city
42 mpg
43 mpg
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
485 mi
Range
664 mi
VW Golf GTI
485 mi
664 mi
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
Environmental Impact
121.2 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 GTI
121.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1034 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
