The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18) vs. Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18)

€ 43,200
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf R
€ 25,700
 Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18) Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf R is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.8 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp.
VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
57.8
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18)
71.8
79.3
70.8 in
Width
71.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57.7 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
103.4
167.8
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18)
104.3
171.7
167.8 in
Length
171.7 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
311 lb
9.37 %
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18)

General

VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
AU
Generation
DYB
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DJH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf R
306 hp
118 hp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp

Performance

VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
155 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp

▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.48 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.84 lb/hp
25.48 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf R
34 mpg
62 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
27 mpg
city
56 mpg
40 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
495 mi
Range
867 mi
VW Golf R
495 mi
867 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf R
130.7 kWh
78.2 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.7 cu ft