The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus RS (16 - 18) vs. VW e-Golf (17 - 20)

€ 41,000
Ford Focus RS (16 - 18) Ford Focus RS
€ 31,900
 VW e-Golf (17 - 20) VW e-Golf
€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900

ⓘ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 Ford Focus RS is 4.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the VW e-Golf.
Ford Focus RS
VW e-Golf
57.9
Blueprint Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
71.8
79.5
58.3
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
70.8
79.8
71.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
104.3
172.8
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
103.5
168.1
172.8 in
Length
168.1 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus RS
VW e-Golf
3371 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
190 lb
5.34 %
VW e-Golf (17 - 20)

General

Ford Focus RS
VW e-Golf
DYB-RS
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Ford Focus RS
VW e-Golf
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Code
*EBS*
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
345 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Ford Focus RS
345 hp
134 hp
VW e-Golf
325 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Ford Focus RS
325 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
VW e-Golf

Performance

Ford Focus RS
VW e-Golf
165 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus RS

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

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9.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.57 lb/hp
Ford Focus RS
9.77 lb/hp
26.57 lb/hp
VW e-Golf

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus RS
VW e-Golf
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
21 kWh✽  ( 157 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Ford Focus RS
31 mpg
157 MPGe
VW e-Golf
24 mpg
city
No data
37 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
36 kWh
500 mi
Range
170 mi
Ford Focus RS
500 mi
170 mi
VW e-Golf
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
43 kWh
Ford Focus RS
145.8 kWh
43 kWh
VW e-Golf
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus RS
VW e-Golf
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1093 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
29.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft