The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12) vs. Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)

€ 18,900
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 41,000
 Ford Focus RS (16 - 18) Ford Focus RS
€ 18,900
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 considerably. The VW Golf 1.2 TSI is 7.5 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Ford Focus RS.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus RS
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.9
Blueprint Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
71.8
79.5
70.3 in
Width
71.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
58.3 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
104.3
172.8
165.3 in
Length
172.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus RS
2718 lb
Curb Weight
3371 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4464 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
653 lb
19.37 %
Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus RS
1K
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 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus RS
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104 hp
345 hp
Ford Focus RS
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Ford Focus RS

Performance

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus RS
118 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus RS

▶ REPLAY
26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.77 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
26.13 lb/hp
9.77 lb/hp
Ford Focus RS

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus RS
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
31 mpg
Ford Focus RS
33 mpg
city
24 mpg
48 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
600 mi
Range
500 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
600 mi
500 mi
Ford Focus RS
Environmental Impact
108 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 1.2 TSI
108 kWh
145.8 kWh
Ford Focus RS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus RS
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1228 lb
Maximum Payload
1093 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.6 cu ft