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 4.8 inches shorter and 0.9 inches narrower.
VW Golf R
Ford Focus RS
57.9
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
57.9 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 R
Ford Focus RS
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3371 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.22 %
General
VW Golf R
Ford Focus RS
AU
Generation
DYB-RS
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch 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
*CJX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf R
296 hp
345 hp
Ford Focus RS
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf R
280 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
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
223 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus RS
▶ REPLAY
11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.77 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.14 lb/hp
9.77 lb/hp
Ford Focus RS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Ford Focus RS
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
31 mpg
Ford Focus RS
27 mpg
city
24 mpg
39 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
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)
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Ford Focus RS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1093 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.6 cu ft
