The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (10 - 13) vs. Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
€ 26,300
€ 41,000
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI is 6.7 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 6.9 inches taller than the Ford Focus RS.
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus RS
64.8
69.9
76.6
57.9
71.8
79.5
69.9 in
Width
71.8 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
64.8 in
Height
57.9 in
101.5
166.2
104.3
172.8
166.2 in
Length
172.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus RS
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3371 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
203 lb
6.02 %
General
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus RS
1KP
Generation
DYB-RS
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus RS
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
345 hp
Ford Focus RS
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Ford Focus RS
Performance
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus RS
117 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus RS
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26.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.77 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
26.4 lb/hp
9.77 lb/hp
Ford Focus RS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus RS
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
35 mpg
31 mpg
Ford Focus RS
27 mpg
city
24 mpg
42 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
510 mi
Range
500 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
510 mi
500 mi
Ford Focus RS
Environmental Impact
127 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).
145.8 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
127 kWh
145.8 kWh
Ford Focus RS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus RS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1153 lb
Maximum Payload
1093 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.6 cu ft
