The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) vs. Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
€ 29,700
€ 41,000
€ 29,700
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 Golf 1.5 eTSI is 4.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Ford Focus RS.
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Ford Focus RS
58.7
70.4
81.6
57.9
71.8
79.5
70.4 in
Width
71.8 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
58.7 in
Height
57.9 in
103.1
168.7
104.3
172.8
168.7 in
Length
172.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Ford Focus RS
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3371 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
328 lb
9.73 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Ford Focus RS
CD
Generation
DYB-RS
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Ford Focus RS
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DFY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
148 hp
345 hp
Ford Focus RS
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
184 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Ford Focus RS
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Ford Focus RS
139 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus RS
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20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.77 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
20.55 lb/hp
9.77 lb/hp
Ford Focus RS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Ford Focus RS
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
51 mpg
31 mpg
Ford Focus RS
40 mpg
city
24 mpg
60 mpg
highway
37 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
675 mi
Range
500 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
675 mi
500 mi
Ford Focus RS
Environmental Impact
87.2 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 Golf 1.5 eTSI
87.2 kWh
145.8 kWh
Ford Focus RS
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
209 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Ford Focus RS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1093 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.6 cu ft
