The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)

€ 35,500
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..) Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
€ 43,200
 VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf R
€ 35,500
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost is 12.5 cm longer, 2.6 cm wider and 1.3 cm lower than the VW Golf R.
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf R
1452
Blueprint Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..)
1825
1979
1465
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
1799
2027
1825 mm
Width
1799 mm
1979 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1452 mm
Height
1465 mm
Blueprint Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..)
2700
4388
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
2626
4263
4388 mm
Length
4263 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf R
1508 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1990 kg
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
3 kg
0.2 %
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)

General

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf R
DEH
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf R
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2261 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
276 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
306 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
276 bhp
306 bhp
VW Golf R
415 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
415 NM
400 NM
VW Golf R

Performance

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf R
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

83 m
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost

62 mph 62
mph

64 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
5.46 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.92 kg/bhp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
5.46 kg/bhp
4.92 kg/bhp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
36 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf R
25 mpg
city
33 mpg
49 mpg
motorway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
414 mi
Range
495 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
414 mi
495 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
147.7 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 2.3 EcoBoost
147.7 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
157 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
492 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
375 L
Boot Capacity
343 L
1354 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1233 L