The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) vs. Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (14 - 18)

€ 37,400
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 25,800
 Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (14 - 18) Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800

ⓘ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 5.8 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp.
VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.8
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (14 - 18)
71.8
79.3
70.3 in
Width
71.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57.5 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (14 - 18)
104.3
171.7
165.8 in
Length
171.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
3353 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
346 lb
10.32 %
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (14 - 18)

General

VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
1K
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade 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
*CDL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf R
266 hp
148 hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf R
258 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
129 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
39 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
20 mpg
city
28 mpg
35 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
560 mi
VW Golf R
439 mi
560 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Environmental Impact
161.1 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
161.1 kWh
115.6 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.7 cu ft