The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost (18 - ..)
€ 42,400
€ 20,700
€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf R is 4.3 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost.
VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
57.9
70.8
79.8
57.2
71.9
77.9
70.8 in
Width
71.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
57.9 in
Height
57.2 in
103.4
168
106.3
172.4
168 in
Length
172.4 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
3296 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb
Weight Difference:
381 lb
11.56 %
General
VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
AU
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium 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 1.0 EcoBoost
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CJX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf R
296 hp
99 hp
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf R
280 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
Performance
VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
155 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
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11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.44 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.14 lb/hp
29.44 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
50 mpg
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
27 mpg
city
41 mpg
39 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
482 mi
Range
687 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
687 mi
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
89 kWh
VW Golf R
134.5 kWh
89 kWh
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
