The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)

€ 20,500
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost (12 - 14) Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
€ 44,100
VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf R
€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the VW Golf R.
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf R
58.4
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost (12 - 14)
71.8
79.3
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
71.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.4 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost (12 - 14)
104.3
171.6
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)
103.4
167.8
171.6 in
Length
167.8 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf R
2820 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
498 lb
15.01 %
VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)

General

Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf R
DYB
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf R
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
123 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
125 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
125 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf R
120 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

 REPLAY
22.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
22.93 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
47 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf R
37 mpg
city
27 mpg
56 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
684 mi
Range
495 mi
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
684 mi
495 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
130.7 kWh
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
94.8 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1369 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft