The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
€ 35,500

€ 39,300

€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost is 6.9 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf R
57.2
71.9
77.9
57.5
70.3
80.6
71.9 in
Width
70.3 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.2 in
Height
57.5 in
106.3
172.8
101.5
165.8
172.8 in
Length
165.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf R
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3397 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.15 %

General
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf R
DEH
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-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
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
276 hp
266 hp
VW Golf R
306 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
306 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
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12.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
12.05 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
30 mpg
28 mpg
VW Golf R
21 mpg
city
21 mpg
41 mpg
highway
35 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
414 mi
Range
444 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
414 mi
444 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).
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).
159.2 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
147.7 kWh
159.2 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
301 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft






38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft