The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG (Autogas) (14 - 17) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
€ 23,700
€ 42,400
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400
ⓘ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 1.6 LPG is 3.6 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
VW Golf R
57.8
71.8
79.3
57.9
70.8
79.8
71.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.8 in
Height
57.9 in
104.3
171.7
103.4
168
171.7 in
Length
168 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
VW Golf R
2798 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
498 lb
15.11 %
General
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
VW Golf R
DYB
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
VW Golf R
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
115 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
115 hp
296 hp
VW Golf R
103 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
103 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
VW Golf R
120 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
No data
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
0 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
24.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.14 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
24.33 lb/hp
11.14 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
31 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
20 mpg
city
27 mpg
43 mpg
highway
39 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
331 mi
Range
482 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
331 mi
482 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
113.5 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).
134.5 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
113.5 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
35.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
