The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus RS (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)
€ 41,000
€ 25,300
€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300
ⓘ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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Ford Focus RS
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
57.9
71.8
79.5
58.7
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
104.3
172.8
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3371 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
472 lb
14 %
General
Ford Focus RS
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 1.5 TSI OPF 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 OPF 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 OPF ACT
Performance
Ford Focus RS
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
165 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus RS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF 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 OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus RS
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Ford Focus RS
31 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
24 mpg
city
36 mpg
37 mpg
highway
57 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
500 mi
Range
621 mi
Ford Focus RS
500 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF 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).
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).
94.8 kWh
Ford Focus RS
145.8 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus RS
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF 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)
36 cu ft
