The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)
€ 23,100
€ 44,400
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue is 4.5 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.5 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf R
57.2
71.9
77.9
57.7
70.8
79.8
71.9 in
Width
70.8 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.2 in
Height
57.7 in
106.3
172.4
103.4
167.8
172.4 in
Length
167.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf R
3005 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
313 lb
9.43 %
General
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf R
DEH
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DNU*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
94 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
94 hp
297 hp
VW Golf R
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
221 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf R
114 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
31.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
31.97 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
67 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
62 mpg
city
29 mpg
71 mpg
highway
36 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
835 mi
Range
482 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
835 mi
482 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
71.9 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).
134.5 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
71.9 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
183 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1173 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
