The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13) vs. Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
€ 19,600
€ 41,000
€ 19,600
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 considerably. The VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI is 7.3 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 5.9 inches taller than the Ford Focus RS.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus RS
63.8
69.3
76.6
57.9
71.8
79.5
69.3 in
Width
71.8 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
63.8 in
Height
57.9 in
101.5
165.5
104.3
172.8
165.5 in
Length
172.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus RS
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3371 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
384 lb
11.39 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus RS
1KP
Generation
DYB-RS
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus RS
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
84 hp
345 hp
Ford Focus RS
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Ford Focus RS
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus RS
109 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus RS
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35.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.77 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
35.56 lb/hp
9.77 lb/hp
Ford Focus RS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus RS
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
31 mpg
Ford Focus RS
33 mpg
city
24 mpg
48 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
589 mi
Range
500 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
589 mi
500 mi
Ford Focus RS
Environmental Impact
109.9 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 Plus 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
145.8 kWh
Ford Focus RS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus RS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1093 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.6 cu ft
