The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)

€ 31,300
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..) Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
€ 37,400
 VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 31,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400

ⓘ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 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 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf R
58.3
Blueprint Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
71.9
77.9
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (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 2.0 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
106.3
172.7
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (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 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf R
3347 lb
Curb Weight
3353 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.21 %
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)

General

Ford Focus Active 2.0 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 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
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
148 hp
266 hp
VW Golf R
273 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
273 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf R
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
53 mpg
28 mpg
VW Golf R
44 mpg
city
20 mpg
60 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
664 mi
Range
439 mi
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
664 mi
439 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).
161.1 kWh
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
90.4 kWh
161.1 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
320 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
1078 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft