The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R (17 - 18) vs. Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (14 - 18)

€ 42,100
VW Golf R (17 - 18) VW Golf R
€ 28,700
 Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (14 - 18) Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
€ 42,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700

ⓘ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 EcoBoost Start/Stopp.
VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf R (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
57.8
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (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 R (17 - 18)
103.4
167.8
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (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 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
3269 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf R (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
262 lb
8.01 %
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (14 - 18)

General

VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
AU
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DJH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
180 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf R
306 hp
180 hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
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 Start/Stopp

Performance

VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp

▶ REPLAY
10.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.71 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.68 lb/hp
16.71 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf R
30 mpg
39 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
24 mpg
city
28 mpg
36 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
438 mi
Range
560 mi
VW Golf R
438 mi
560 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
115.6 kWh
VW Golf R
147.7 kWh
115.6 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 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