The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)
€ 16,500
€ 41,200
€ 16,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.8 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the VW Golf R.
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf R
57.8
71.8
79.3
57.7
70.8
79.8
71.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.8 in
Height
57.7 in
104.3
171.7
103.4
167.8
171.7 in
Length
167.8 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf R
2787 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
483 lb
14.77 %
General
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf R
DYB
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
84 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
84 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
104 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
104 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf R
106 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
14.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
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33.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.68 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
33.18 lb/hp
10.68 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
40 mpg
30 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
city
24 mpg
51 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
579 mi
Range
438 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
579 mi
438 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).
147.7 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
111.8 kWh
147.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1237 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
35.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
