The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19) vs. Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost (14 - 18)

€ 45,300
VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf R
€ 29,900
 Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost (14 - 18) Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
€ 45,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900

ⓘ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 3.9 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp.
VW Golf R
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
57.9
Blueprint Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost (14 - 18)
71.8
79.3
70.8 in
Width
71.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57.7 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)
103.4
167.8
Blueprint Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost (14 - 18)
104.3
171.7
167.8 in
Length
171.7 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4464 lb
VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
150 lb
4.52 %
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost (14 - 18)

General

VW Golf R
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
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 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DNU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf R
297 hp
247 hp
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
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 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp

Performance

VW Golf R
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
155 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp

▶ REPLAY
11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.83 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.17 lb/hp
12.83 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
35 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
29 mpg
city
27 mpg
36 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
475 mi
Range
567 mi
VW Golf R
475 mi
567 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
128.7 kWh
VW Golf R
136.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
312 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1296 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.7 cu ft