The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13) vs. Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 19,600

€ 29,800

€ 19,600
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI is 7.2 inches shorter, 2.6 inches narrower and 5.5 inches taller than the Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
63.8
69.3
76.6
58.3
71.9
77.9
69.3 in
Width
71.9 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
63.8 in
Height
58.3 in
101.5
165.5
106.3
172.7
165.5 in
Length
172.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.8 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
1KP
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
84 hp
118 hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
109 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
▶ REPLAY
35.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.04 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
35.56 lb/hp
26.04 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
56 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
33 mpg
city
50 mpg
48 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
589 mi
Range
695 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
589 mi
695 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Environmental Impact
109.9 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 Plus 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
86.4 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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