The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic (14 - 18)
€ 42,400
€ 23,700
€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf R is 3.6 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0 inches taller than the Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic.
VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
57.9
70.8
79.8
57.8
71.8
79.3
70.8 in
Width
71.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57.9 in
Height
57.8 in
103.4
168
104.3
171.7
168 in
Length
171.7 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
3296 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.71 %
General
VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
AU
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 TDCi ECOnetic
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CJX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf R
296 hp
104 hp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf R
280 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
Performance
VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
155 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
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11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.62 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.14 lb/hp
28.62 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
69 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
69 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
27 mpg
city
62 mpg
39 mpg
highway
76 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
482 mi
Range
969 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
969 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
70 kWh
VW Golf R
134.5 kWh
70 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
142 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.7 cu ft
