The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus RS (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)

€ 41,000
Ford Focus RS (16 - 18) Ford Focus RS
€ 26,700
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘ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 ACT BMT.
Ford Focus RS
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
57.9
Blueprint Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
71.8
79.5
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
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 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
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 ACT BMT
3371 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
467 lb
13.85 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)

General

Ford Focus RS
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT 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 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DPC*
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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus RS
345 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT 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 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

Performance

Ford Focus RS
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
165 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus RS

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus RS
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Ford Focus RS
31 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
24 mpg
city
39 mpg
37 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
500 mi
Range
634 mi
Ford Focus RS
500 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT 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).
92.9 kWh
Ford Focus RS
145.8 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus RS
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1093 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft