The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
€ 23,900

€ 39,300

€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost is 6.5 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
VW Golf R
57.2
71.9
77.9
57.5
70.3
80.6
71.9 in
Width
70.3 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.2 in
Height
57.5 in
106.3
172.4
101.5
165.8
172.4 in
Length
165.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
VW Golf R
3023 lb
Curb Weight
3397 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
375 lb
11.04 %

General
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
VW Golf R
DEH
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
VW Golf R
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
123 hp
266 hp
VW Golf R
125 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
125 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
VW Golf R
122 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
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24.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
24.58 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
42 mpg
28 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
city
21 mpg
50 mpg
highway
35 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
577 mi
Range
444 mi
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
577 mi
444 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
159.2 kWh
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
106.1 kWh
159.2 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft






38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft