The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)

€ 26,800
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost (14 - 18) Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
€ 37,400
 VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400

ⓘ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 5.8 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.3 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
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
71.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.8 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost (14 - 18)
104.3
171.7
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
171.7 in
Length
165.8 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf R
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3353 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
432 lb
12.88 %
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)

General

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf R
DYB
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade 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
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
180 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
180 hp
266 hp
VW Golf R
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
177 lb‑ft
258 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
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
43 mpg
28 mpg
VW Golf R
34 mpg
city
20 mpg
51 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
439 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
621 mi
439 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).
161.1 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
104.1 kWh
161.1 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 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
1078 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
35.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft