The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 39,300
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 26,800
 Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost (18 - ..) Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf R is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.9 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost.
VW Golf R
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.3
Blueprint Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost (18 - ..)
71.9
77.9
70.3 in
Width
71.9 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
57.5 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
Blueprint Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost (18 - ..)
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 Active 1.5 EcoBoost
3397 lb
Curb Weight
3018 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
379 lb
11.16 %
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost (18 - ..)

General

VW Golf R
Ford Focus Active 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 Active 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
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf R
266 hp
148 hp
Ford Focus Active 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 Active 1.5 EcoBoost

Performance

VW Golf R
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
155 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost

▶ REPLAY
12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.39 lb/hp
VW Golf R
12.77 lb/hp
20.39 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
44 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
21 mpg
city
34 mpg
35 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Golf R
444 mi
610 mi
Ford Focus Active 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).
100.4 kWh
VW Golf R
159.2 kWh
100.4 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Ford Focus Active 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