The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) vs. Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost (18 - ..)
€ 39,300
€ 28,000
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf R is 6.9 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost.
VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
57.5
70.3
80.6
57.2
71.9
77.9
70.3 in
Width
71.9 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
57.5 in
Height
57.2 in
101.5
165.8
106.3
172.7
165.8 in
Length
172.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
3397 lb
Curb Weight
3018 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
379 lb
11.16 %
General
VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
1K
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-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
*CDL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
180 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf R
266 hp
180 hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
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
Performance
VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
155 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
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12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
VW Golf R
12.77 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
44 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
21 mpg
city
34 mpg
35 mpg
highway
52 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
444 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Golf R
444 mi
598 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
102.4 kWh
VW Golf R
159.2 kWh
102.4 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.4 cu ft
