The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) vs. Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel (Gasoline) (13 - 14)

€ 39,300
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 22,000
 Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel (Gasoline) (13 - 14) Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
€ 39,300
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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel.
VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.4
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel (Gasoline) (13 - 14)
71.8
79.3
70.3 in
Width
71.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57.5 in
Height
58.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel (Gasoline) (13 - 14)
104.3
171.6
165.8 in
Length
171.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
3397 lb
Curb Weight
2939 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
459 lb
13.51 %
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel (Gasoline) (13 - 14)

General

VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
1K
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch 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
*CDL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
VW Golf R
266 hp
148 hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf R
258 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
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel

▶ REPLAY
12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.86 lb/hp
VW Golf R
12.77 lb/hp
19.86 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
38 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
21 mpg
city
28 mpg
35 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
551 mi
VW Golf R
444 mi
551 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
117.5 kWh
VW Golf R
159.2 kWh
117.5 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1250 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.5 cu ft