The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) vs. Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)

€ 33,700
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 41,000
 Ford Focus RS (16 - 18) Ford Focus RS
€ 33,700
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 12.2 cm shorter, 2.4 cm narrower and 1.1 cm taller than the Ford Focus RS.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Ford Focus RS
1481
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1470
Blueprint Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
1823
2020
1799 mm
Width
1823 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2020 mm
1481 mm
Height
1470 mm
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
2626
4268
Blueprint Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
2648
4390
4268 mm
Length
4390 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2648 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Performance
Ford Focus RS
1402 kg
Kerb Weight
1529 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2025 kg
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
127 kg
8.31 %
Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)

General

VW Golf GTI Performance
Ford Focus RS
AU
Generation
DYB-RS
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI Performance
Ford Focus RS
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CHH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
2261 CC
227 bhp
at 4700 rpm
Power
345 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
227 bhp
345 bhp
Ford Focus RS
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
440 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
350 NM
440 NM
Ford Focus RS

Performance

VW Golf GTI Performance
Ford Focus RS
154 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

89 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

65 m
0.000 sec

Ford Focus RS

▶ REPLAY
6.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.43 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
6.18 kg/bhp
4.43 kg/bhp
Ford Focus RS

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Performance
Ford Focus RS
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
44 mpg
37 mpg
Ford Focus RS
34 mpg
city
28 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
500 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
500 mi
Ford Focus RS
Environmental Impact
121.2 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
121.2 kWh
145.8 kWh
Ford Focus RS
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
147 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Performance
Ford Focus RS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
468 kg
Maximum Payload
496 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
260 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1045 L