The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

€ 35,500
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..) Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
€ 42,400
 VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf R
€ 35,500
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. The Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost is 4.7 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.7 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf R
57.2
Blueprint Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..)
71.9
77.9
57.9
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
71.9 in
Width
70.8 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.2 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..)
106.3
172.8
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
172.8 in
Length
168 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Golf R
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.87 %
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

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)
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
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
276 hp
296 hp
VW Golf R
306 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
306 lb‑ft
280 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
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
12.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.14 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
12.05 lb/hp
11.14 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
21 mpg
city
27 mpg
41 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
414 mi
Range
482 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
414 mi
482 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).
134.5 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
147.7 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
301 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)

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