The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R (17 - 18) vs. Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel (Ethanol) (13 - 14)
€ 42,100
€ 22,000
€ 42,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘ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 9.5 cm shorter, 2.4 cm narrower and 1.9 cm lower than the Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel.
VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
1465
1799
2027
1484
1823
2015
1799 mm
Width
1823 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2015 mm
1465 mm
Height
1484 mm
2626
4263
2650
4358
4263 mm
Length
4358 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2650 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
1483 kg
Kerb Weight
1333 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg
Weight Difference:
150 kg
10.11 %
General
VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
AU
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Ethanol

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*DJH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1596 CC
306 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5700 rpm
VW Golf R
306 bhp
148 bhp
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf R
400 NM
240 NM
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
Performance
VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
71 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
▶ REPLAY
4.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.01 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
4.85 kg/bhp
9.01 kg/bhp
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf R
36 mpg
34 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
28 mpg
city
25 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
43 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
438 mi
Range
412 mi
VW Golf R
438 mi
412 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
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).
263 kWh
VW Golf R
147.7 kWh
263 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
136 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
477 kg
Maximum Payload
567 kg
343 L
Boot Capacity
363 L








1233 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1148 L



















