The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18) vs. Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
€ 25,000
€ 41,000
€ 25,000
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 TSI ACT BlueMotion is 5.2 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Ford Focus RS.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Ford Focus RS
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.9
71.8
79.5
70.8 in
Width
71.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
58.7 in
Height
57.9 in
103.1
167.6
104.3
172.8
167.6 in
Length
172.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Ford Focus RS
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3371 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
549 lb
16.29 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Ford Focus RS
AU
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 Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Ford Focus RS
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DPB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
128 hp
345 hp
Ford Focus RS
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Ford Focus RS
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Ford Focus RS
130 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus RS
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22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.77 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
22.05 lb/hp
9.77 lb/hp
Ford Focus RS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Ford Focus RS
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
49 mpg
31 mpg
Ford Focus RS
38 mpg
city
24 mpg
59 mpg
highway
37 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
647 mi
Range
500 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
647 mi
500 mi
Ford Focus RS
Environmental Impact
90.9 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 TSI ACT BlueMotion
90.9 kWh
145.8 kWh
Ford Focus RS
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.6 cu ft
