The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost (19 - ..)
€ 42,400
€ 32,900
€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,900
ⓘ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 VW Golf R is 4.7 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost.
VW Golf R
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
57.9
70.8
79.8
57.2
71.9
77.9
70.8 in
Width
71.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
57.9 in
Height
57.2 in
103.4
168
106.3
172.8
168 in
Length
172.8 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.87 %
General
VW Golf R
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
AU
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CJX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf R
296 hp
276 hp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf R
280 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Performance
VW Golf R
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
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11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.05 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.14 lb/hp
12.05 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
30 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
27 mpg
city
22 mpg
39 mpg
highway
38 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
482 mi
Range
409 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
409 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
149.7 kWh
VW Golf R
134.5 kWh
149.7 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
