The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi (11 - 14)
€ 42,400

€ 26,500

€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘ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 3.5 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi.
VW Golf R
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
57.9
70.8
79.8
58.4
71.8
79.3
70.8 in
Width
71.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57.9 in
Height
58.4 in
103.4
168
104.3
171.6
168 in
Length
171.6 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
163 lb
4.95 %

General
VW Golf R
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
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 2.0 TDCi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CJX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf R
296 hp
161 hp
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf R
280 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
Performance
VW Golf R
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
155 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
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11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.46 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.14 lb/hp
19.46 lb/hp
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
48 mpg
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
27 mpg
city
39 mpg
39 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
482 mi
Range
761 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
761 mi
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
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).
100.7 kWh
VW Golf R
134.5 kWh
100.7 kWh
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1387 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft








34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.5 cu ft