The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus ST (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)

€ 28,300
Ford Focus ST (12 - 14) Ford Focus ST
€ 37,400
 VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Ford Focus ST is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Golf R.
Ford Focus ST
VW Golf R
58.4
Blueprint Ford Focus ST (12 - 14)
71.8
79.3
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
71.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.4 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Ford Focus ST (12 - 14)
104.3
171.6
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
171.6 in
Length
165.8 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus ST
VW Golf R
2939 lb
Curb Weight
3353 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Ford Focus ST (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
414 lb
12.35 %
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)

General

Ford Focus ST
VW Golf R
DYB
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Ford Focus ST
VW Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
247 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Ford Focus ST
247 hp
266 hp
VW Golf R
266 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Ford Focus ST
266 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

Ford Focus ST
VW Golf R
154 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
11.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.61 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST
11.9 lb/hp
12.61 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus ST
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Ford Focus ST
33 mpg
28 mpg
VW Golf R
24 mpg
city
20 mpg
42 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
475 mi
Range
439 mi
Ford Focus ST
475 mi
439 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
161.1 kWh
Ford Focus ST
136.5 kWh
161.1 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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