The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12) vs. Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue (18 - ..)
€ 30,900
€ 27,900
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf GTI 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 GTI
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 GTI
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
3089 lb
Curb Weight
3005 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.72 %
General
VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
1K
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 1.5 EcoBlue
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CDL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf GTI
232 hp
118 hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI
221 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
153 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
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13.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.47 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.31 lb/hp
25.47 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
67 mpg
VW Golf GTI
29 mpg
67 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
22 mpg
city
60 mpg
37 mpg
highway
71 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
422 mi
Range
835 mi
VW Golf GTI
422 mi
835 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
71.9 kWh
VW Golf GTI
153.5 kWh
71.9 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1173 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
