The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)
€ 32,900
€ 45,300
€ 32,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,300
ⓘ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. The Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost is 4.9 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.5 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf R
57.2
71.9
77.9
57.7
70.8
79.8
71.9 in
Width
70.8 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.2 in
Height
57.7 in
106.3
172.8
103.4
167.8
172.8 in
Length
167.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf R
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.21 %
General
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf R
DEH
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 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
276 hp
297 hp
VW Golf R
310 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
310 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf R
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
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12.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
12.05 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
30 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
22 mpg
city
29 mpg
38 mpg
highway
36 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
409 mi
Range
475 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
409 mi
475 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
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).
136.5 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
149.7 kWh
136.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
301 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
