The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)

€ 29,400
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue (18 - ..) Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
€ 41,200
 VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18) VW Golf R
€ 29,400
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 2.0 EcoBlue 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 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf R
58.3
Blueprint Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue (18 - ..)
71.9
77.9
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)
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
Blueprint Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue (18 - ..)
106.3
172.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)
103.4
167.8
172.7 in
Length
167.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf R
3292 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.67 %
VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)

General

Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf R
DEH
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
148 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
273 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
273 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf R
128 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
22.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.68 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
22.24 lb/hp
10.68 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
53 mpg
30 mpg
VW Golf R
42 mpg
city
24 mpg
65 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
664 mi
Range
438 mi
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
664 mi
438 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
147.7 kWh
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
90.4 kWh
147.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft