The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus RS (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)

€ 41,000
Ford Focus RS (16 - 18) Ford Focus RS
€ 26,000
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

ⓘ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 4.2 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT.
Ford Focus RS
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
57.9
Blueprint Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
71.8
79.5
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
71.8 in
Width
70.4 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
104.3
172.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
172.8 in
Length
168.7 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus RS
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
3371 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
472 lb
14 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)

General

Ford Focus RS
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
DYB-RS
Generation
CD
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 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
345 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus RS
345 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
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 1.5 TSI ACT

Performance

Ford Focus RS
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
165 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus RS

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

▶ REPLAY
9.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
Ford Focus RS
9.77 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus RS
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Ford Focus RS
31 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
24 mpg
city
38 mpg
37 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
500 mi
Range
595 mi
Ford Focus RS
500 mi
595 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
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).
89 kWh
Ford Focus RS
145.8 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus RS
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1093 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft