The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R (17 - 18) vs. Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost (14 - 18)
€ 42,100
€ 21,700
€ 42,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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 9.7 cm shorter, 2.4 cm narrower and 0.4 cm lower than the Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp.
VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
1465
1799
2027
1469
1823
2015
1799 mm
Width
1823 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2015 mm
1465 mm
Height
1469 mm
2626
4263
2650
4360
4263 mm
Length
4360 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2650 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
1483 kg
Kerb Weight
1280 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg
Weight Difference:
203 kg
13.69 %
General
VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
AU
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
*DJH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
998 CC
306 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
123 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf R
306 bhp
123 bhp
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
170 NM
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf R
400 NM
170 NM
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Performance
VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
155 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
71 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
▶ REPLAY
4.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.41 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
4.85 kg/bhp
10.41 kg/bhp
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Golf R
36 mpg
60 mpg
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
28 mpg
city
50 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
438 mi
Range
727 mi
VW Golf R
438 mi
727 mi
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
89 kWh
VW Golf R
147.7 kWh
89 kWh
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
108 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
477 kg
Maximum Payload
620 kg
343 L
Boot Capacity
363 L








1233 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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