The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus RS (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTD (13 - 16)

€ 41,000
Ford Focus RS (16 - 18) Ford Focus RS
€ 31,600
 VW Golf GTD (13 - 16) VW Golf GTD
€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Ford Focus RS is 4.8 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTD.
Ford Focus RS
VW Golf GTD
57.9
Blueprint Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
71.8
79.5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (13 - 16)
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
Blueprint Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
104.3
172.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (13 - 16)
103.4
168
172.8 in
Length
168 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus RS
VW Golf GTD
3371 lb
Curb Weight
3036 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
335 lb
9.94 %
VW Golf GTD (13 - 16)

General

Ford Focus RS
VW Golf GTD
DYB-RS
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Ford Focus RS
VW Golf GTD
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
345 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Ford Focus RS
345 hp
181 hp
VW Golf GTD
325 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford Focus RS
325 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD

Performance

Ford Focus RS
VW Golf GTD
165 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus RS

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

▶ REPLAY
9.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
Ford Focus RS
9.77 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus RS
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Ford Focus RS
31 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf GTD
24 mpg
city
46 mpg
37 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
500 mi
Range
739 mi
Ford Focus RS
500 mi
739 mi
VW Golf GTD
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).
86.4 kWh
Ford Focus RS
145.8 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus RS
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1093 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft