The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18) vs. Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost (17 - 18)
€ 43,200

€ 24,600

€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf R is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.8 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp.
VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
57.7
70.8
79.8
57.8
71.8
79.3
70.8 in
Width
71.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57.7 in
Height
57.8 in
103.4
167.8
104.3
171.7
167.8 in
Length
171.7 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
496 lb
14.95 %

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

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DJH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf R
306 hp
138 hp
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Performance
VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.45 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.84 lb/hp
20.45 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf R
34 mpg
48 mpg
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
27 mpg
city
38 mpg
40 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
495 mi
Range
697 mi
VW Golf R
495 mi
697 mi
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
92.9 kWh
VW Golf R
130.7 kWh
92.9 kWh
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1367 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft








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