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2018 Ford Focus RS Hatchback
2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0T S DSG

2018 Ford Focus RS Hatchback

2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0T S DSG

$41,120 Starting Price (MSRP)
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Sub-Model Focus RS Sub-Model Golf GTI
Make Ford Make Volkswagen
Model Focus Model Golf
Model Year 2018 Ford Focus RS Model Year 2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI
Year 2018 Year 2025
MSRP $41,120 MSRP N/A
Engine 2.3L Turbo Inline-4 Gas Engine 2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Drivetrain All-Wheel Drive Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission 6-Speed Manual Transmission 7-Speed Automatic
Horsepower 350 hp Horsepower 262 hp
Torque 350 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm Torque 273 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm
City 19 MPG City 24 MPG
Highway 26 MPG Highway 33 MPG
Combined 22 MPG Combined 27 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity 13.9 gallons Fuel Tank Capacity 13.2 gallons
Cruising Range City 264.1 miles Cruising Range City 316.8 miles
Cruising Range Highway 361.4 miles Cruising Range Highway 435.6 miles
Steering Type Rack-Pinion Steering Type Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter 37.4 ft Turning Diameter 35.8 ft
Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels
Front Suspension Strut Front Suspension Strut
Rear Suspension Short And Long Arm Rear Suspension Multi-Link
Head-Up Display Not Available Head-Up Display N/A
Navigation System Standard Navigation System N/A
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard Steering Wheel Audio Controls N/A
Power Liftgate Not Available Power Liftgate N/A
Power Mirror(s) Standard Power Mirror(s) N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available Adaptive Cruise Control N/A
Automatic Parking Not Available Automatic Parking N/A
Climate Control Standard Climate Control N/A
Cooled Front Seat(s) Not Available Cooled Front Seat(s) N/A
Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available Cooled Rear Seat(s) N/A
Cruise Control Standard Cruise Control N/A
Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available Hands-Free Liftgate N/A
Heated Front Seat(s) Standard Heated Front Seat(s) N/A
Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available Heated Rear Seat(s) N/A
Heated Steering Wheel Standard Heated Steering Wheel N/A
Keyless Start Standard Keyless Start N/A
Keyless Entry Standard Keyless Entry N/A
A/C Standard A/C N/A
Multi-Zone A/C Standard Multi-Zone A/C N/A
Rear A/C Not Available Rear A/C N/A
Power Driver Seat Standard Power Driver Seat N/A
Power Passenger Seat Not Available Power Passenger Seat N/A
Remote Engine Start Not Available Remote Engine Start N/A
Remote Trunk Release Not Available Remote Trunk Release N/A
Seat Memory Not Available Seat Memory N/A
Seat-Massage Not Available Seat-Massage N/A
Universal Garage Door Opener Not Available Universal Garage Door Opener N/A
Telematics Standard Telematics N/A
Navigation from Telematics Not Available Navigation from Telematics N/A
Bucket Seats Standard Bucket Seats N/A
Cloth Seats Not Available Cloth Seats N/A
Leather Seats Standard Leather Seats N/A
Leather Steering Wheel Standard Leather Steering Wheel N/A
Premium Synthetic Seats Standard Premium Synthetic Seats N/A
Vinyl Seats Not Available Vinyl Seats N/A
Woodgrain Interior Trim Not Available Woodgrain Interior Trim N/A
Sun/Moonroof Optional Sun/Moonroof N/A
HD Radio Standard HD Radio N/A
Satellite Radio Standard Satellite Radio N/A
MP3 Player Standard MP3 Player N/A
Auxiliary Audio Input Standard Auxiliary Audio Input N/A
Bluetooth Connection Standard Bluetooth Connection N/A
Premium Sound System Standard Premium Sound System N/A
Entertainment System Not Available Entertainment System N/A
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Not Available Hard Disk Drive Media Storage N/A
Smart Device Integration Standard Smart Device Integration N/A
WiFi Hotspot Not Available WiFi Hotspot N/A
Seating Capacity 5 seater Seating Capacity 5 seater
Curb Weight 3,434 lbs Curb Weight 3,188 lbs
Wheelbase 104.2 in Wheelbase 103.6 in
Front Wheel Size 19" x 8" Front Wheel Size 18" x 7.5"
Rear Wheel Size 19" x 8" Rear Wheel Size 18" x 7.5"
Front Tire P235/35YR19 Front Tire P225/40HR18
Rear Tire P235/35YR19 Rear Tire P225/40HR18
Front Width 61.6 in Front Width 60.4 in
Max Width 71.7 in Max Width 70.4 in
Height 58 in Height 57.9 in
Length 172.8 in Length 168.8 in
Front Seat Headroom 39.1 in Front Seat Headroom 38.5 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room 55.6 in Front Seat Shoulder Room 55.9 in
Front Seat Hip Room 53.9 in Front Seat Hip Room 53.4 in
Front Seat Leg Room 41.9 in Front Seat Leg Room 41.2 in
Rear Seat Headroom 37.9 in Rear Seat Headroom 38.1 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room 52.6 in Rear Seat Shoulder Room 53.9 in
Rear Seat Hip Room 52.8 in Rear Seat Hip Room 46.3 in
Rear Seat Leg Room 33.4 in Rear Seat Leg Room 35 in
Ground Clearance N/A Ground Clearance 4.7 in