The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
€ 42,400
€ 41,000
€ 42,400
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the VW Golf R is 12.2 cm shorter and 2.4 cm narrower.
VW Golf R
Ford Focus RS
1470
1799
2027
1470
1823
2020
1799 mm
Width
1823 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2020 mm
1470 mm
Height
1470 mm
2626
4268
2648
4390
4268 mm
Length
4390 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2648 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Ford Focus RS
1495 kg
Kerb Weight
1529 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2025 kg
Weight Difference:
34 kg
2.22 %
General
VW Golf R
Ford Focus RS
AU
Generation
DYB-RS
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Ford Focus RS
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CJX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
2261 CC
296 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
345 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf R
296 bhp
345 bhp
Ford Focus RS
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
440 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf R
380 NM
440 NM
Ford Focus RS
Performance
VW Golf R
Ford Focus RS
155 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
65 m
0.000 sec
Ford Focus RS
▶ REPLAY
5.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.43 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
5.05 kg/bhp
4.43 kg/bhp
Ford Focus RS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Ford Focus RS
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf R
40 mpg
37 mpg
Ford Focus RS
32 mpg
city
28 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
45 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
482 mi
Range
500 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
500 mi
Ford Focus RS
Environmental Impact
134.5 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 R
134.5 kWh
145.8 kWh
Ford Focus RS
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
165 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Ford Focus RS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
496 kg
343 L
Boot Capacity
260 L
1233 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1045 L
