The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13) vs. Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)

€ 19,200
VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4
€ 29,800
 Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..) Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
€ 19,200
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 1.4 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 1.4
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
58.3
Blueprint Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
106.3
172.7
165.5 in
Length
172.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 1.4
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
2948 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
126 lb
4.1 %
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.4
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 1.4
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CGG*
Engine Code
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4
79 hp
118 hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4
97 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.4
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
105 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
14.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

679 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue

▶ REPLAY
37.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.04 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
37.32 lb/hp
26.04 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.4
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4
36 mpg
56 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
27 mpg
city
50 mpg
44 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
695 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4
518 mi
695 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Environmental Impact
125 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).
86.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4
125 kWh
86.4 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.4
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 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