The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
€ 29,400

€ 43,200

€ 29,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘ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 12.4 cm longer, 2.6 cm wider and 1.7 cm taller than the VW Golf R.
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf R
1482
1825
1979
1465
1799
2027
1825 mm
Width
1799 mm
1979 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1482 mm
Height
1465 mm
2700
4387
2626
4263
4387 mm
Length
4263 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf R
1493 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
2020 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1990 kg

Weight Difference:
12 kg
0.8 %

General
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf R
DEH
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
306 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
148 bhp
306 bhp
VW Golf R
370 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
370 NM
400 NM
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
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
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10.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.92 kg/bhp
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
10.09 kg/bhp
4.92 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
64 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf R
50 mpg
city
33 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
48 mpg
47 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
664 mi
Range
495 mi
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
664 mi
495 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).
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).
130.7 kWh
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
90.4 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
132 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
157 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
527 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
375 L
Boot Capacity
343 L







1354 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1233 L