The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) vs. Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)

€ 36,900
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf GTE
€ 41,000
 Ford Focus RS (16 - 18) Ford Focus RS
€ 36,900
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 slightly. The VW Golf GTE is 4.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Ford Focus RS.
VW Golf GTE
Ford Focus RS
58
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
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 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
103.4
168.1
Blueprint Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
104.3
172.8
168.1 in
Length
172.8 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTE
Ford Focus RS
3525 lb
Curb Weight
3371 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4464 lb
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.37 %
Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)

General

VW Golf GTE
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTE
Ford Focus RS
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DGE*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTE
201 hp
345 hp
Ford Focus RS
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf GTE
258 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Ford Focus RS

Performance

VW Golf GTE
Ford Focus RS
135 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTE

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus RS

▶ REPLAY
17.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.77 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
17.54 lb/hp
9.77 lb/hp
Ford Focus RS

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTE
Ford Focus RS
Fuel Economy
157 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf GTE
157 mpg
31 mpg
Ford Focus RS
No data
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1657 mi
Range
500 mi
VW Golf GTE
1657 mi
500 mi
Ford Focus RS
Environmental Impact
28.5 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 GTE
28.5 kWh
145.8 kWh
Ford Focus RS
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTE
Ford Focus RS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
928 lb
Maximum Payload
1093 lb
7.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.6 cu ft