The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Powershift (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)
€ 32,900

€ 41,200

€ 32,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi 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 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf R
1471
1823
2015
1465
1799
2027
1823 mm
Width
1799 mm
2015 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1471 mm
Height
1465 mm
2648
4362
2626
4263
4362 mm
Length
4263 mm
2648 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf R
1503 kg
Kerb Weight
1483 kg
2025 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1960 kg

Weight Difference:
20 kg
1.33 %

General
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf R
DYB
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1997 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
182 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
306 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
182 bhp
306 bhp
VW Golf R
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
400 NM
400 NM
VW Golf R
Performance
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf R
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
62 mph
62
mph
mph
71 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
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8.26 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.85 kg/bhp
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
8.26 kg/bhp
4.85 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
61 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
61 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf R
53 mpg
city
28 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
43 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
810 mi
Range
438 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
810 mi
438 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
147.7 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
94.6 kWh
147.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
522 kg
Maximum Payload
477 kg
363 L
Boot Capacity
343 L








1262 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1233 L