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Is focus better than golf?
If you really enjoy driving, the Focus is better. If you want a car that’s more relaxing, the Golf is the one to go for. Both cars are available with a wide range of engines that are strong enough for high-speed driving. There’s a plug-in hybrid Golf available, too.
Is Golf R expensive to insure?
The e-Golf is an electric version, while the Golf GTI is a powerful, sporty option. The estate and hatchback VW Golfs are generally cheaper to insure, while the R Cabriolet and the GTI cost the most, since they offer the most power and speed.
Which is bigger Ford Focus or VW Golf?
Exterior design. The Ford Focus and VW Golf share a fairly similar footprint but the Golf is marginally longer than the Focus and is wider too. However, each vehicle takes a different approach to design.
Which VW fastest?
New Volkswagen Golf R New VW Golf R is the most powerful Golf ever made, trumping the outgoing model for pace and acceleration. 320 PS engine sends the R from 0-62mph in 4.7 seconds. Go for the ‘R-Performance’ pack and you’ll get a special ‘Drift’ button as well as a drive mode specifically for the track.
What is the road tax on a Golf R?
| Annual Road Tax | CO2 Emissions (g/km) | |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0 TSI R Hatchback 5d | £210.00 | 165 (Band G) |
| 2.0 TSI R Hatchback 5d DSG | £210.00 | 159 (Band G) |
| R (Navigation) 2.0 TSI BMT 300PS 4Motion DSG auto 3d | £210.00 | 159-165 (Band G) |
| R (Navigation) 2.0 TSI BMT 300PS 4Motion 3d (7 Nov 2016 – 15 Jan 2017) | £250.00 | 170 (Band H) |
Are Golf R expensive to run?
Everyday costs, plus how reliable and safe it is The Golf R costs roughly the same to buy as an Audi S3 or BMW M135i, and this might lead you to raise an eyebrow. After all, each of those rivals wear a premium badge, and it’s usually the case that an equivalent Volkswagen costs less.
Is the Ford Focus RS faster than the VW Golf R?
A x shape. A chevron arrow pointing down. A chevron arrow pointing down. A camera. Though their zero-to-60 mph times are similar (4.7 seconds for the Ford Focus RS, 4.9 seconds for the VW Golf R), the Focus RS feels faster.
How comfortable is the Volkswagen Golf R?
The Golf – like the Ford, as we’ll see – has settings that adjust things like damper stiffness, engine note and steering response. Ford wouldn’t dirty itself with the word ‘Comfort’ on an RS, but VW allows it and, although it might be a slight overstatement by Golf SE standards, the R rides acceptably on its 235/35 R19 Bridgestones.
Could the Ford Focus RS be given a hard time?
This is the sort of thing that could give the new Focus RS a really hard time, because when it comes to Golfs in general, and Rs in particular, familiarity breeds anything but contempt. Yes, you’ll already know the Ford is brilliant if you’ve visited or read Autocar in the last week/three weeks/six weeks (delete as applicable).
What makes the Ford RS so special?
Ford’s RS progamme, though, is something different: the team dispenses with everyday usability and replaces it with focus and keenness. Ford is prepared to give ride quality away to handling; it’ll allow steering corruption if it gives feel and so on.