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 3.9 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the VW Golf R.
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf R
57.9
Blueprint Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost (14 - 18)
71.8
79.3
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
71.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost (14 - 18)
104.3
171.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
103.4
167.8
171.7 in
Length
167.8 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf R
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
150 lb
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
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
247 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
247 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
266 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
266 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
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

295 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
12.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
12.83 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
35 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf R
27 mpg
city
27 mpg
41 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1296 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
35.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft