The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) vs. Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 27,600

€ 31,300

€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,300
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
3254 lb
Curb Weight
3347 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb

Weight Difference:
93 lb
2.78 %

General
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
1KP
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CFH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 hp
148 hp
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
Performance
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
127 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
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23.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.61 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
23.58 lb/hp
22.61 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
53 mpg
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
37 mpg
city
44 mpg
55 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
670 mi
Range
664 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
670 mi
664 mi
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
90.4 kWh
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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