The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) vs. Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)

€ 32,800
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 41,000
 Ford Focus RS (16 - 18) Ford Focus RS
€ 32,800
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 VW Golf GTI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 0 inches lower than the Ford Focus RS.
VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus RS
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 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
57.8 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
104.3
172.8
165.9 in
Length
172.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus RS
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3371 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4464 lb
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
240 lb
7.12 %
Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)

General

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

Engine

VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus RS
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
232 hp
345 hp
Ford Focus RS
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
221 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Ford Focus RS

Performance

VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus RS
153 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus RS

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus RS
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf GTI
29 mpg
31 mpg
Ford Focus RS
22 mpg
city
24 mpg
37 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
428 mi
Range
500 mi
VW Golf GTI
428 mi
500 mi
Ford Focus RS
Environmental Impact
151.6 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
151.6 kWh
145.8 kWh
Ford Focus RS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI
Ford Focus RS
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 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