The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus RS (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (17 - 18)

€ 41,000
Ford Focus RS (16 - 18) Ford Focus RS
€ 24,000
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000

ⓘ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 5.2 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT.
Ford Focus RS
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
57.9
Blueprint Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
71.8
79.5
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
71.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
104.3
172.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
172.8 in
Length
167.6 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus RS
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3371 lb
Curb Weight
2747 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
624 lb
18.51 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (17 - 18)

General

Ford Focus RS
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
DYB-RS
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Ford Focus RS
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
345 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus RS
345 hp
123 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
325 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Ford Focus RS
325 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Ford Focus RS
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
165 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus RS

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
9.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.33 lb/hp
Ford Focus RS
9.77 lb/hp
22.33 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus RS
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Ford Focus RS
31 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
24 mpg
city
35 mpg
37 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
500 mi
Range
586 mi
Ford Focus RS
500 mi
586 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
100.4 kWh
Ford Focus RS
145.8 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus RS
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1093 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft