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 4.8 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Ford Focus RS
VW Golf GTI Performance
57.9
Blueprint Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
71.8
79.5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance (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 GTI Performance (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 GTI Performance
3371 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
324 lb
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
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Ford Focus RS
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
345 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Ford Focus RS
345 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
325 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus RS
325 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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

213 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus RS

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

▶ REPLAY
9.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.42 lb/hp
Ford Focus RS
9.77 lb/hp
13.42 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus RS
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Ford Focus RS
31 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
24 mpg
city
30 mpg
37 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
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)
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus RS
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1093 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft