The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 25,700
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18) Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
€ 39,300
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 25,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi 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 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf R
57.8
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18)
71.8
79.3
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (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 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18)
104.3
171.7
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (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 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf R
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3397 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
390 lb
11.48 %
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)

General

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf R
DYB
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CDL*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
118 hp
266 hp
VW Golf R
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf R
119 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

 REPLAY
25.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
25.48 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
62 mpg
28 mpg
VW Golf R
56 mpg
city
21 mpg
65 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
867 mi
Range
444 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
867 mi
444 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
159.2 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
78.2 kWh
159.2 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 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