The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18) vs. Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
€ 33,900
€ 41,000
€ 33,900
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 GTI Performance is 4.8 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Ford Focus RS.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Ford Focus RS
58.3
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
58.3 in
Height
57.9 in
103.4
168
104.3
172.8
168 in
Length
172.8 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance
Ford Focus RS
3058 lb
Curb Weight
3371 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
313 lb
9.29 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance
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
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
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
273 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Ford Focus RS
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Ford Focus RS
155 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus RS
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12.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.77 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
12.64 lb/hp
9.77 lb/hp
Ford Focus RS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Ford Focus RS
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
36 mpg
31 mpg
Ford Focus RS
27 mpg
city
24 mpg
44 mpg
highway
37 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
478 mi
Range
500 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
478 mi
500 mi
Ford Focus RS
Environmental Impact
123.1 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 GTI Performance
123.1 kWh
145.8 kWh
Ford Focus RS
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Ford Focus RS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 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
