The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)

€ 24,400
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 41,000
 Ford Focus RS (16 - 18) Ford Focus RS
€ 24,400
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 Golf 1.4 TSI is 19.1 cm shorter, 3.7 cm narrower and 1 cm taller than the Ford Focus RS.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus RS
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
1786
2048
1470
Blueprint Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
1823
2020
1786 mm
Width
1823 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2020 mm
1480 mm
Height
1470 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
2578
4199
Blueprint Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
2648
4390
4199 mm
Length
4390 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2648 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus RS
1316 kg
Kerb Weight
1529 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2025 kg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
213 kg
13.93 %
Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus RS
1K
Generation
DYB-RS
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus RS
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
2261 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
345 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
120 bhp
345 bhp
Ford Focus RS
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
440 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
200 NM
440 NM
Ford Focus RS

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus RS
124 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

132 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

65 m
0.000 sec

Ford Focus RS

▶ REPLAY
10.97 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.43 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
10.97 kg/bhp
4.43 kg/bhp
Ford Focus RS

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus RS
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
47 mpg
37 mpg
Ford Focus RS
37 mpg
city
28 mpg
56 mpg
motorway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
570 mi
Range
500 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
500 mi
Ford Focus RS
Environmental Impact
113.6 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 Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
145.8 kWh
Ford Focus RS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
138 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus RS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
534 kg
Maximum Payload
496 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
260 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1045 L