The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 25,700
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18) Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
€ 42,400
 VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf R
€ 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 3.6 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0 inches lower 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
57.9
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 Powershift (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 Start/Stopp
VW Golf R
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
289 lb
8.77 %
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

General

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
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 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
*CJX*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
118 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 Start/Stopp
199 lb‑ft
280 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
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
62 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
56 mpg
city
27 mpg
65 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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