The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)
€ 23,900

€ 44,100

€ 23,900
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost is 4.5 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.5 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
VW Golf R
57.2
71.9
77.9
57.7
70.8
79.8
71.9 in
Width
70.8 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.2 in
Height
57.7 in
106.3
172.4
103.4
167.8
172.4 in
Length
167.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
VW Golf R
3023 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
295 lb
8.89 %

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

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-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
*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
123 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
125 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
125 lb‑ft
295 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
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf R
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24.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
24.58 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
42 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
city
27 mpg
50 mpg
highway
40 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
577 mi
Range
495 mi
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
577 mi
495 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).
130.7 kWh
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
106.1 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







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