The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) vs. Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue (18 - ..)
€ 22,700
€ 27,900
€ 22,700
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 considerably. The VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel 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 1.6 BiFuel
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 1.6 BiFuel
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3005 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.59 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
1KP
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CHG*
Engine Code
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
118 hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
112 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
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32.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.47 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
32.13 lb/hp
25.47 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
67 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
24 mpg
67 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
18 mpg
city
60 mpg
30 mpg
highway
71 mpg
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
241 mi
Range
835 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
241 mi
835 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Environmental Impact
144.5 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 Plus 1.6 BiFuel
144.5 kWh
71.9 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1173 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
