The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 41,000
Ford Focus RS (16 - 18) Ford Focus RS
€ 31,700
 VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700

ⓘ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 12.2 cm longer, 2.4 cm wider and 1.1 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Ford Focus RS
VW Golf GTI Performance
1470
Blueprint Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
1823
2020
1481
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1823 mm
Width
1799 mm
2020 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1470 mm
Height
1481 mm
Blueprint Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
2648
4390
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
2626
4268
4390 mm
Length
4268 mm
2648 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus RS
VW Golf GTI Performance
1529 kg
Kerb Weight
1382 kg
2025 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1850 kg
Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
147 kg
9.61 %
VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)

General

Ford Focus RS
VW Golf GTI Performance
DYB-RS
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Ford Focus RS
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2261 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
345 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
227 bhp
at 4700 rpm
Ford Focus RS
345 bhp
227 bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
440 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus RS
440 NM
350 NM
VW Golf GTI Performance

Performance

Ford Focus RS
VW Golf GTI Performance
165 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

65 m
0.000 sec

Ford Focus RS

62 mph 62
mph

89 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

▶ REPLAY
4.43 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.09 kg/bhp
Ford Focus RS
4.43 kg/bhp
6.09 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus RS
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Ford Focus RS
37 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
28 mpg
city
36 mpg
45 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
500 mi
Range
485 mi
Ford Focus RS
500 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
121.2 kWh
Ford Focus RS
145.8 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus RS
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
496 kg
Maximum Payload
468 kg
260 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1045 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L