The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) vs. Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)

€ 37,400
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 41,000
 Ford Focus RS (16 - 18) Ford Focus RS
€ 37,400
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 R is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Ford Focus RS.
VW Golf R
Ford Focus RS
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 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
57.5 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
Blueprint Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
104.3
172.8
165.8 in
Length
172.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Ford Focus RS
3353 lb
Curb Weight
3371 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4464 lb
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.53 %
Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)

General

VW Golf R
Ford Focus RS
1K
Generation
DYB-RS
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
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
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf R
266 hp
345 hp
Ford Focus RS
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Ford Focus RS

Performance

VW Golf R
Ford Focus RS
155 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus RS

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Ford Focus RS
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
31 mpg
Ford Focus RS
20 mpg
city
24 mpg
35 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
500 mi
VW Golf R
439 mi
500 mi
Ford Focus RS
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
145.8 kWh
VW Golf R
161.1 kWh
145.8 kWh
Ford Focus RS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Ford Focus RS
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1093 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.6 cu ft