The Comparative Analysis :

VW e-Golf (14 - 16) vs. Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)

€ 34,900
VW e-Golf (14 - 16) VW e-Golf
€ 41,000
 Ford Focus RS (16 - 18) Ford Focus RS
€ 34,900
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 slightly. The VW e-Golf is 4.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Ford Focus RS.
VW e-Golf
Ford Focus RS
58
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57.9
Blueprint Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
71.8
79.5
70.8 in
Width
71.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
58 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
103.5
168.1
Blueprint Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
104.3
172.8
168.1 in
Length
172.8 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW e-Golf
Ford Focus RS
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3371 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4464 lb
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
123 lb
3.52 %
Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)

General

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

Engine

VW e-Golf
Ford Focus RS
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*EAG*
Engine Code
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW e-Golf
113 hp
345 hp
Ford Focus RS
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW e-Golf
199 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Ford Focus RS

Performance

VW e-Golf
Ford Focus RS
87 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus RS

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30.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.77 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
30.92 lb/hp
9.77 lb/hp
Ford Focus RS

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW e-Golf
Ford Focus RS
Fuel Economy
20 kWh✽  ( 163 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
31 mpg
VW e-Golf
163 MPGe
31 mpg
Ford Focus RS
No data
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
117 mi
Range
500 mi
VW e-Golf
117 mi
500 mi
Ford Focus RS
Environmental Impact
41.4 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).
145.8 kWh
VW e-Golf
41.4 kWh
145.8 kWh
Ford Focus RS
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW e-Golf
Ford Focus RS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1093 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.6 cu ft