The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09) vs. Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 24,700

€ 27,400

€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 7.2 inches shorter, 2.6 inches narrower and 5.5 inches taller than the Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
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 1.0 EcoBoost
3320 lb
Curb Weight
3023 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.98 %

General
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
1KP
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CBD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
108 hp
123 hp
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
Performance
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
116 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
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30.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.58 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
30.74 lb/hp
24.58 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
42 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
33 mpg
city
33 mpg
50 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
621 mi
Range
577 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
621 mi
577 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
106.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
106.1 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1199 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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