The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)
€ 28,000
€ 41,200
€ 28,000
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost is 4.9 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.5 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
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
172.7
103.4
167.8
172.7 in
Length
167.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf R
3018 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
251 lb
7.68 %
General
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf R
DEH
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
VW Golf R
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
3
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
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
177 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf R
138 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
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16.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.68 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
16.77 lb/hp
10.68 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
44 mpg
30 mpg
VW Golf R
34 mpg
city
24 mpg
52 mpg
highway
36 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
598 mi
Range
438 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
598 mi
438 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
147.7 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
102.4 kWh
147.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
