The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18) vs. Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic (14 - 18)
€ 44,100
€ 23,700
€ 44,100
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 VW Golf R is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 9.7 cm shorter, 2.4 cm narrower and 0.4 cm lower than the Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic.
VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
1465
1799
2027
1469
1823
2015
1799 mm
Width
1823 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2015 mm
1465 mm
Height
1469 mm
2626
4263
2650
4360
4263 mm
Length
4360 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2650 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1350 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg
Weight Difference:
155 kg
10.3 %
General
VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
AU
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DJH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1499 CC
306 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf R
306 bhp
104 bhp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf R
400 NM
270 NM
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
Performance
VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
155 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
165 m
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
▶ REPLAY
4.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.98 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
4.92 kg/bhp
12.98 kg/bhp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
83 mpg
VW Golf R
41 mpg
83 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
33 mpg
city
74 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
91 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 L
495 mi
Range
969 mi
VW Golf R
495 mi
969 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
Environmental Impact
130.7 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
130.7 kWh
70 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
157 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
88 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
550 kg
343 L
Boot Capacity
363 L
1233 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1262 L
