The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Clubsport (16 - 16) vs. Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 35,800
€ 28,700
€ 35,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘ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 Clubsport is 4.7 inches shorter and an inch narrower.
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
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 Clubsport
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3095 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb
Weight Difference:
64 lb
2.07 %
General
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CJX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
261 hp
148 hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Performance
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
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11.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.91 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
11.61 lb/hp
20.91 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
34 mpg
40 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
26 mpg
city
31 mpg
40 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
444 mi
Range
547 mi
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
444 mi
547 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
132.6 kWh
111.8 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.4 cu ft
