The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19) vs. Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue (18 - ..)
€ 44,400
€ 24,400
€ 44,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf R is 4.5 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue.
VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
57.7
70.8
79.8
57.2
71.9
77.9
70.8 in
Width
71.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
57.7 in
Height
57.2 in
103.4
167.8
106.3
172.4
167.8 in
Length
172.4 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3005 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
313 lb
9.43 %
General
VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
AU
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DNU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf R
297 hp
118 hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Performance
VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
155 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
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11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.47 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.17 lb/hp
25.47 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
67 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
67 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
29 mpg
city
60 mpg
36 mpg
highway
71 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
482 mi
Range
835 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
835 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
71.9 kWh
VW Golf R
134.5 kWh
71.9 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
311 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1173 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
