The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18) vs. Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue (18 - ..)
€ 33,900
€ 27,900
€ 33,900
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the VW Golf GTI Performance is 4.7 inches shorter and an inch narrower.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Ford Focus Active 1.5 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 Performance
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
3058 lb
Curb Weight
3005 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.73 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance
Ford Focus Active 1.5 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 Performance
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DLB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
118 hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
155 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
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12.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.47 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
12.64 lb/hp
25.47 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
67 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
36 mpg
67 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
27 mpg
city
60 mpg
44 mpg
highway
71 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
478 mi
Range
835 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
478 mi
835 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Environmental Impact
123.1 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 Performance
123.1 kWh
71.9 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 lb
Maximum Payload
1173 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
