The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 27,500
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 28,700
 Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..) Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700

ⓘ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 1.5 EcoBoost.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
58.3
Blueprint Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost 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 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost 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 TSI
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
3305 lb
Curb Weight
3095 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4200 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.32 %
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
1KP
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 hp
148 hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
133 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost

▶ REPLAY
20.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.91 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20.92 lb/hp
20.91 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
40 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
30 mpg
city
31 mpg
44 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
547 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
547 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1127 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.4 cu ft