The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

€ 23,700
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic (14 - 18) Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
€ 42,400
 VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf R
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400

ⓘ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 TDCi ECOnetic is 3.6 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
VW Golf R
57.8
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic (14 - 18)
71.8
79.3
57.9
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
71.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.8 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic (14 - 18)
104.3
171.7
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
171.7 in
Length
168 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
VW Golf R
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.71 %
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

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 dual clutch 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
*CJX*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
104 hp
296 hp
VW Golf R
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
199 lb‑ft
280 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
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
28.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.14 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
28.62 lb/hp
11.14 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
69 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
62 mpg
city
27 mpg
76 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
969 mi
Range
482 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
969 mi
482 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).
134.5 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
70 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
142 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 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
1069 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
35.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft