The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)

€ 26,800
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost (14 - 18) Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
€ 41,200
 VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18) VW Golf R
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.8 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the VW Golf R.
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf R
57.8
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost (14 - 18)
71.8
79.3
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
71.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.8 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost (14 - 18)
104.3
171.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)
103.4
167.8
171.7 in
Length
167.8 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf R
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
348 lb
10.64 %
VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)

General

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf R
DYB
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
180 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
180 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
177 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf R
138 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
16.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.68 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
16.23 lb/hp
10.68 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
43 mpg
30 mpg
VW Golf R
34 mpg
city
24 mpg
51 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
438 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
621 mi
438 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
147.7 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
104.1 kWh
147.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
35.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft