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 3.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel.
VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
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 Flexifuel
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 Flexifuel
AU
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Ethanol

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 Flexifuel
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
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
VW Golf R
306 hp
148 hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
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 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
233 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
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10.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.86 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.68 lb/hp
19.86 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Golf R
30 mpg
28 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
24 mpg
city
21 mpg
36 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
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


















