The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
€ 20,500
€ 37,400
€ 20,500
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 Ti-VCT 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 Ti-VCT
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 Ti-VCT
VW Golf R
2813 lb
Curb Weight
3353 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
540 lb
16.1 %
General
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
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)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
123 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
123 hp
266 hp
VW Golf R
117 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
117 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf R
122 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
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22.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.61 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
22.87 lb/hp
12.61 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
40 mpg
28 mpg
VW Golf R
29 mpg
city
20 mpg
50 mpg
highway
35 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
579 mi
Range
439 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
579 mi
439 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
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 Ti-VCT
111.8 kWh
161.1 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1210 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
