The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19) vs. Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18)
€ 45,300

€ 28,400

€ 45,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘ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 3.8 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp.
VW Golf R
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
57.7
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
57.7 in
Height
57.8 in
103.4
167.8
104.3
171.7
167.8 in
Length
171.7 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.32 %

General
VW Golf R
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
AU
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DNU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf R
297 hp
148 hp
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
Performance
VW Golf R
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
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11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.68 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.17 lb/hp
21.68 lb/hp
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
53 mpg
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
29 mpg
city
45 mpg
36 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
475 mi
Range
848 mi
VW Golf R
475 mi
848 mi
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Golf R
136.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
312 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft








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