The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)
€ 29,900

€ 41,200

€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.9 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.7 inches taller than the VW Golf R.
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf R
58.3
71.9
77.9
57.7
70.8
79.8
71.9 in
Width
70.8 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
57.7 in
106.3
172.7
103.4
167.8
172.7 in
Length
167.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf R
3095 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.32 %

General
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf R
DEH
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf R
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
180 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
180 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
177 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf R
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
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17.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.68 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
17.19 lb/hp
10.68 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
40 mpg
30 mpg
VW Golf R
31 mpg
city
24 mpg
48 mpg
highway
36 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
547 mi
Range
438 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
547 mi
438 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
147.7 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
111.8 kWh
147.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft