The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) vs. Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue (18 - ..)
€ 25,600
€ 29,400
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400
ⓘ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 TSI is 7.2 inches shorter, 2.6 inches narrower and 5.5 inches taller than the Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus Active 2.0 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 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
3265 lb
Curb Weight
3292 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.79 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
1KP
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 Plus 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 hp
148 hp
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
133 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
▶ REPLAY
20.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.24 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20.66 lb/hp
22.24 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
53 mpg
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
28 mpg
city
42 mpg
44 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
526 mi
Range
664 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
526 mi
664 mi
Ford Focus Active 2.0 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
90.4 kWh
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
