The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18) vs. Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost (18 - ..)
€ 43,200
€ 25,500
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘ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 EcoBoost.
VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
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 EcoBoost
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3018 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
300 lb
9.04 %
General
VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
AU
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 EcoBoost
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DJH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf R
306 hp
148 hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
Performance
VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
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10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.39 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.84 lb/hp
20.39 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf R
34 mpg
44 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
27 mpg
city
34 mpg
40 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
495 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Golf R
495 mi
610 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
100.4 kWh
VW Golf R
130.7 kWh
100.4 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.4 cu ft
