The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf R (17 - 18)
€ 23,700
€ 42,100
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic 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 TDCi ECOnetic
VW Golf R
57.8
71.8
79.3
57.7
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
104.3
171.7
103.4
167.8
171.7 in
Length
167.8 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
VW Golf R
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
293 lb
8.96 %
General
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
VW Golf R
DYB
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
VW Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DJH*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
104 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
199 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
VW Golf R
116 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
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28.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.68 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
28.62 lb/hp
10.68 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
69 mpg
30 mpg
VW Golf R
62 mpg
city
24 mpg
76 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
969 mi
Range
438 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
969 mi
438 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
70 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 TDCi ECOnetic
70 kWh
147.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
142 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 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
