Volkswagen Golf R (2002 – 2004) vs Ford Focus RS (2002 – 2003): specs compared
The Volkswagen Golf R is the more powerful of the two, with up to 241 hp against 215 hp. It has the higher top speed: 247 km/h against 232 km/h. The Ford Focus RS uses less fuel, from 10.1 L/100 km against 11.5 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,270 kg against 1,479 kg.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Golf R
2002 – 2004
|
Ford
Focus RS
2002 – 2003
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Documented years | 2002 – 2004 | 2002 – 2003 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 241 hp | 215 hp |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 310 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.6 s | 6.7 s |
| Top speed | 247 km/h | 232 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.5 L/100 km | 10.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,150 mm | 4,168 mm |
| Width | 1,740 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Height | 1,440 mm | 1,427 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,520 mm | 2,619 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,479 kg | 1,270 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.