The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus RS (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)

€ 41,000
Ford Focus RS (16 - 18) Ford Focus RS
€ 20,300
 VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Ford Focus RS is 7.5 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Ford Focus RS
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
57.9
Blueprint Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
71.8
79.5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
71.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
104.3
172.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
172.8 in
Length
165.3 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus RS
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3371 lb
Curb Weight
2721 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
650 lb
19.28 %
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)

General

Ford Focus RS
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
DYB-RS
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Ford Focus RS
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
345 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus RS
345 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
325 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus RS
325 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Ford Focus RS
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
165 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus RS

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
9.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.16 lb/hp
Ford Focus RS
9.77 lb/hp
26.16 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus RS
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Ford Focus RS
31 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
24 mpg
city
36 mpg
37 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
500 mi
Range
657 mi
Ford Focus RS
500 mi
657 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
98.5 kWh
Ford Focus RS
145.8 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus RS
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1093 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft