The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus RS (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)

€ 41,000
Ford Focus RS (16 - 18) Ford Focus RS
€ 37,400
 VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Ford Focus RS is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the VW Golf R.
Ford Focus RS
VW Golf R
57.9
Blueprint Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
71.8
79.5
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
71.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.9 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
104.3
172.8
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
172.8 in
Length
165.8 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus RS
VW Golf R
3371 lb
Curb Weight
3353 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.53 %
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)

General

Ford Focus RS
VW Golf R
DYB-RS
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Ford Focus RS
VW Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
345 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Ford Focus RS
345 hp
266 hp
VW Golf R
325 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Ford Focus RS
325 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

Ford Focus RS
VW Golf R
165 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus RS

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus RS
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Ford Focus RS
31 mpg
28 mpg
VW Golf R
24 mpg
city
20 mpg
37 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
500 mi
Range
439 mi
Ford Focus RS
500 mi
439 mi
VW Golf R
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).
161.1 kWh
Ford Focus RS
145.8 kWh
161.1 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus RS
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1093 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
29.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft