The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
€ 25,700

€ 42,400

€ 25,700
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 Start/Stopp is 9.2 cm longer, 2.4 cm wider and 0.1 cm lower than the VW Golf R.
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf R
1469
1823
2015
1470
1799
2027
1823 mm
Width
1799 mm
2015 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1469 mm
Height
1470 mm
2650
4360
2626
4268
4360 mm
Length
4268 mm
2650 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf R
1364 kg
Kerb Weight
1495 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1980 kg

Weight Difference:
131 kg
8.76 %

General
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf R
DYB
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

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 petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJX*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1499 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
118 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
296 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
118 bhp
296 bhp
VW Golf R
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
270 NM
380 NM
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
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
11.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.05 kg/bhp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
11.56 kg/bhp
5.05 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
74 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf R
67 mpg
city
32 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
53 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
867 mi
Range
482 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
867 mi
482 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).
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 Start/Stopp
78.2 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
165 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
536 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
363 L
Boot Capacity
343 L








1262 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1233 L