The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus RS (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

€ 41,000
Ford Focus RS (16 - 18) Ford Focus RS
€ 23,200
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
Ford Focus RS
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
57.9
Blueprint Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
71.8
79.5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
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
Blueprint Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
104.3
172.8
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
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 1.4 TSI
3371 lb
Curb Weight
2967 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
403 lb
11.96 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

General

Ford Focus RS
VW Golf 1.4 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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Ford Focus RS
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CTH*
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
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Ford Focus RS
345 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
325 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Ford Focus RS
325 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Ford Focus RS
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
165 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus RS

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus RS
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Ford Focus RS
31 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
24 mpg
city
29 mpg
37 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
500 mi
Range
542 mi
Ford Focus RS
500 mi
542 mi
VW Golf 1.4 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).
119.4 kWh
Ford Focus RS
145.8 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus RS
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1093 lb
Maximum Payload
1089 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft