The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R (17 - 18) vs. Ford Focus Electric (17 - 18)
€ 42,100
€ 34,900
€ 42,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ substantially. The VW Golf R is 5 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 51.9 inches taller than the Ford Focus Electric.
VW Golf R
Ford Focus Electric
57.7
70.8
79.8
5.8
71.8
79.3
70.8 in
Width
71.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57.7 in
Height
5.8 in
103.4
167.8
104.3
172.9
167.8 in
Length
172.9 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Ford Focus Electric
3269 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
478 lb
12.75 %
General
VW Golf R
Ford Focus Electric
AU
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Ford Focus Electric
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
*DJH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf R
306 hp
143 hp
Ford Focus Electric
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Electric
Performance
VW Golf R
Ford Focus Electric
155 mph
Maximum Speed
85 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus Electric
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10.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.21 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.68 lb/hp
26.21 lb/hp
Ford Focus Electric
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Ford Focus Electric
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
26 kWh✽
( 126 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Golf R
30 mpg
126 MPGe
Ford Focus Electric
24 mpg
city
No data
36 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
34 kWh
438 mi
Range
129 mi
VW Golf R
438 mi
129 mi
Ford Focus Electric
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).
53.3 kWh
VW Golf R
147.7 kWh
53.3 kWh
Ford Focus Electric
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Ford Focus Electric
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
849 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.7 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft
