The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)

€ 29,900
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost (14 - 18) Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
€ 43,200
 VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf R
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 9.9 cm longer, 2.4 cm wider and 0.6 cm taller than the VW Golf R.
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf R
1471
Blueprint Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost (14 - 18)
1823
2015
1465
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
1799
2027
1823 mm
Width
1799 mm
2015 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1471 mm
Height
1465 mm
Blueprint Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost (14 - 18)
2648
4362
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
2626
4263
4362 mm
Length
4263 mm
2648 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf R
1437 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
2025 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1990 kg
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
68 kg
4.52 %
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)

General

Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf R
DYB
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf R
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1999 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
247 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
306 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
247 bhp
306 bhp
VW Golf R
360 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
360 NM
400 NM
VW Golf R

Performance

Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf R
154 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

90 m
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp

62 mph 62
mph

64 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
5.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.92 kg/bhp
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
5.82 kg/bhp
4.92 kg/bhp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
42 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf R
32 mpg
city
33 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
567 mi
Range
495 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
567 mi
495 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
130.7 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
128.7 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
157 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
588 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
363 L
Boot Capacity
343 L
1262 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1233 L