The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R (17 - 18) vs. Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost (11 - 14)
€ 42,100
€ 25,100
€ 42,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘ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 3.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp.
VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
57.7
70.8
79.8
58.4
71.8
79.3
70.8 in
Width
71.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57.7 in
Height
58.4 in
103.4
167.8
104.3
171.6
167.8 in
Length
171.6 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
3269 lb
Curb Weight
2939 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
10.12 %
General
VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.6 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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DJH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
180 hp
at 5700 rpm
VW Golf R
306 hp
180 hp
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Performance
VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
155 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
▶ REPLAY
10.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.33 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.68 lb/hp
16.33 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf R
30 mpg
40 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
24 mpg
city
31 mpg
36 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
438 mi
Range
579 mi
VW Golf R
438 mi
579 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf R
147.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
1250 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.5 cu ft
