The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT (14 - 18)
€ 42,400
€ 16,500
€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,500
ⓘ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 3.6 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0 inches taller than the Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT.
VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
57.9
70.8
79.8
57.8
71.8
79.3
70.8 in
Width
71.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57.9 in
Height
57.8 in
103.4
168
104.3
171.7
168 in
Length
171.7 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
3296 lb
Curb Weight
2787 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4023 lb
Weight Difference:
509 lb
15.44 %
General
VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
AU
Generation
DYB
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*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
84 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf R
296 hp
84 hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
104 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf R
280 lb‑ft
104 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Performance
VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
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11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.18 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.14 lb/hp
33.18 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
40 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
27 mpg
city
28 mpg
39 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
579 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
579 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf R
134.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1237 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.7 cu ft
