The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 45,300
VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf R
€ 35,500
 Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..) Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
€ 45,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500

ⓘ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 4.9 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost.
VW Golf R
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
57.2
Blueprint Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..)
71.9
77.9
70.8 in
Width
71.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
57.7 in
Height
57.2 in
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)
103.4
167.8
Blueprint Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..)
106.3
172.8
167.8 in
Length
172.8 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.21 %
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..)

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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic 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
*DNU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf R
297 hp
276 hp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
306 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
306 lb‑ft
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost

Performance

VW Golf R
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost

▶ REPLAY
11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.05 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.17 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
29 mpg
city
21 mpg
36 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
475 mi
Range
414 mi
VW Golf R
475 mi
414 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
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).
147.7 kWh
VW Golf R
136.5 kWh
147.7 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
312 g/mi (WLTP)
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