The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18) vs. Ford Focus ST (12 - 14)
€ 43,200
€ 28,300
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf R is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Ford Focus ST.
VW Golf R
Ford Focus ST
57.7
70.8
79.8
58.4
71.8
79.3
70.8 in
Width
71.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57.7 in
Height
58.4 in
103.4
167.8
104.3
171.6
167.8 in
Length
171.6 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Ford Focus ST
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2939 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
379 lb
11.42 %
General
VW Golf R
Ford Focus ST
AU
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Ford Focus ST
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DJH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf R
306 hp
247 hp
Ford Focus ST
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Ford Focus ST
Performance
VW Golf R
Ford Focus ST
155 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus ST
▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.9 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.84 lb/hp
11.9 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Ford Focus ST
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf R
34 mpg
33 mpg
Ford Focus ST
27 mpg
city
24 mpg
40 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
495 mi
Range
475 mi
VW Golf R
495 mi
475 mi
Ford Focus ST
Environmental Impact
130.7 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
VW Golf R
130.7 kWh
136.5 kWh
Ford Focus ST
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Ford Focus ST
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1250 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.5 cu ft
