The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19) vs. Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)

€ 34,000
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19) VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
€ 41,000
 Ford Focus RS (16 - 18) Ford Focus RS
€ 34,000
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 GTI Performance OPF is 4.8 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Ford Focus RS.
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Ford Focus RS
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19)
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
58.3 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19)
103.4
168
Blueprint Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
104.3
172.8
168 in
Length
172.8 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Ford Focus RS
3097 lb
Curb Weight
3371 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4464 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
273 lb
8.1 %
Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)

General

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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 GTI Performance OPF
Ford Focus RS
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DLB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
242 hp
345 hp
Ford Focus RS
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
273 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Ford Focus RS

Performance

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Ford Focus RS
155 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus RS

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12.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.77 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
12.8 lb/hp
9.77 lb/hp
Ford Focus RS

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Ford Focus RS
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
35 mpg
31 mpg
Ford Focus RS
26 mpg
city
24 mpg
43 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
457 mi
Range
500 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
457 mi
500 mi
Ford Focus RS
Environmental Impact
128.7 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 GTI Performance OPF
128.7 kWh
145.8 kWh
Ford Focus RS
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
274 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Ford Focus RS
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 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