The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)

€ 29,800
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..) Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
€ 39,300
 VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 29,800
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 Active 1.5 EcoBlue is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.9 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the VW Golf R.
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf R
58.3
Blueprint Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
71.9
77.9
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
71.9 in
Width
70.3 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.3 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
106.3
172.7
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
172.7 in
Length
165.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf R
3073 lb
Curb Weight
3397 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
324 lb
9.54 %
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)

General

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf R
DEH
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
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 Active 1.5 EcoBlue
118 hp
266 hp
VW Golf R
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
221 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf R
117 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
26.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
26.04 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
56 mpg
28 mpg
VW Golf R
50 mpg
city
21 mpg
60 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
695 mi
Range
444 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
695 mi
444 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
86.4 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 Active 1.5 EcoBlue
86.4 kWh
159.2 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
227 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft