The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus RS (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 17)

€ 41,000
Ford Focus RS (16 - 18) Ford Focus RS
€ 26,100
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 17) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100

ⓘ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 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 17)
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 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 17)
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
2822 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
549 lb
16.29 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 17)

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
7-speed dual clutch 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
*CZE*
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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus RS
345 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
325 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus RS
325 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

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

213 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus RS

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
9.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.07 lb/hp
Ford Focus RS
9.77 lb/hp
19.07 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
47 mpg
Ford Focus RS
31 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
24 mpg
city
38 mpg
37 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
500 mi
Range
621 mi
Ford Focus RS
500 mi
621 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).
94.8 kWh
Ford Focus RS
145.8 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus RS
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1093 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft