The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Powershift (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

€ 32,900
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Powershift (16 - 18) Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
€ 42,400
 VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf R
€ 32,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp is 3.7 inches longer and 0.9 inches wider.
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
57.9
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
71.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Powershift (16 - 18)
104.3
171.7
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
171.7 in
Length
168 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
3296 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Powershift (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.54 %
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

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 dual clutch 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
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
182 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
182 hp
296 hp
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
295 lb‑ft
280 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
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
51 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
44 mpg
city
27 mpg
56 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
810 mi
Range
482 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
810 mi
482 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).
134.5 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
94.6 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 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