The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel (Gasoline) (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
€ 22,000

€ 37,400

€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Golf R.
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
VW Golf R
58.4
71.8
79.3
57.5
70.3
80.6
71.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.4 in
Height
57.5 in
104.3
171.6
101.5
165.8
171.6 in
Length
165.8 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
VW Golf R
2939 lb
Curb Weight
3353 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
414 lb
12.35 %

General
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
VW Golf R
DYB
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
VW Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
148 hp
266 hp
VW Golf R
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
177 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
VW Golf R
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
19.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.61 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
19.86 lb/hp
12.61 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
38 mpg
28 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
city
20 mpg
47 mpg
highway
35 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
551 mi
Range
439 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
551 mi
439 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
161.1 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
117.5 kWh
161.1 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1250 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft







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