The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus RS (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 41,000
€ 19,600
€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Ford Focus RS is 7.5 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Ford Focus RS
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
57.9
71.8
79.5
58.3
70.3
80.6
71.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.3 in
104.3
172.8
101.5
165.3
172.8 in
Length
165.3 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus RS
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3371 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
593 lb
17.59 %
General
Ford Focus RS
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
DYB-RS
Generation
1K
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Focus RS
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
345 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Ford Focus RS
345 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
325 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus RS
325 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Ford Focus RS
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
165 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus RS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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9.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.07 lb/hp
Ford Focus RS
9.77 lb/hp
33.07 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus RS
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Ford Focus RS
31 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
24 mpg
city
32 mpg
37 mpg
highway
48 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
500 mi
Range
589 mi
Ford Focus RS
500 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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).
109.9 kWh
Ford Focus RS
145.8 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus RS
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1093 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
