The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel (Ethanol) (13 - 14)

€ 42,400
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf R
€ 22,000
 Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel (Ethanol) (13 - 14) Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
€ 42,400
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 3.5 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel.
VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
57.9
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.4
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel (Ethanol) (13 - 14)
71.8
79.3
70.8 in
Width
71.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57.9 in
Height
58.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel (Ethanol) (13 - 14)
104.3
171.6
168 in
Length
171.6 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
3296 lb
Curb Weight
2939 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
357 lb
10.83 %
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel (Ethanol) (13 - 14)

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 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
*CJX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
VW Golf R
296 hp
148 hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf R
280 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
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
28 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
27 mpg
city
21 mpg
39 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
412 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
412 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
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).
263 kWh
VW Golf R
134.5 kWh
263 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
266 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
1069 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