The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) vs. Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18)

€ 39,300
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 25,700
 Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18) Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
€ 39,300
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 5.8 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp.
VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.8
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Powershift (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 DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Powershift (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 TDCi Start/Stopp
3397 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
390 lb
11.48 %
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18)

General

VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
1K
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-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
*CDL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf R
266 hp
118 hp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf R
258 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
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp

▶ REPLAY
12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.48 lb/hp
VW Golf R
12.77 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
28 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
62 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
21 mpg
city
56 mpg
35 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
867 mi
VW Golf R
444 mi
867 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf R
159.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
314 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
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