The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus RS (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
€ 41,000

€ 36,000

€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000
ⓘ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 4.8 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance OPF.
Ford Focus RS
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
57.9
71.8
79.5
58.3
70.8
79.8
71.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 in
Height
58.3 in
104.3
172.8
103.4
168
172.8 in
Length
168 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus RS
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
3371 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
229 lb
6.79 %

General
Ford Focus RS
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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 GTI Performance OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
345 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus RS
345 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
325 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Ford Focus RS
325 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Performance
Ford Focus RS
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
165 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus RS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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9.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.98 lb/hp
Ford Focus RS
9.77 lb/hp
12.98 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus RS
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Ford Focus RS
31 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
24 mpg
city
31 mpg
37 mpg
highway
42 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
500 mi
Range
493 mi
Ford Focus RS
500 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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).
119.4 kWh
Ford Focus RS
145.8 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus RS
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
5
Doors
3
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