The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Powershift (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)

€ 32,900
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Powershift (16 - 18) Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
€ 41,200
VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18) VW Golf R
€ 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 3.9 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the VW Golf R.
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf R
57.9
Blueprint Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Powershift (16 - 18)
71.8
79.3
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R (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 TDCi Powershift (16 - 18)
104.3
171.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R (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 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf R
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Powershift (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.33 %
VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)

General

Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf R
DYB
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
182 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
182 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
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

351 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

 REPLAY
18.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.68 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
18.21 lb/hp
10.68 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
51 mpg
30 mpg
VW Golf R
44 mpg
city
24 mpg
56 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
35.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft