The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus RS (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
€ 41,000
€ 23,100
€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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 19.1 cm longer, 3.7 cm wider and 1 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Ford Focus RS
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1470
1823
2020
1480
1786
2048
1823 mm
Width
1786 mm
2020 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1470 mm
Height
1480 mm
2648
4390
2578
4199
4390 mm
Length
4199 mm
2648 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus RS
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1529 kg
Kerb Weight
1314 kg
2025 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
215 kg
14.06 %
General
Ford Focus RS
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
DYB-RS
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus RS
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2261 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
345 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Ford Focus RS
345 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
440 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus RS
440 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Ford Focus RS
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
165 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
65 m
0.000 sec
Ford Focus RS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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4.43 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.63 kg/bhp
Ford Focus RS
4.43 kg/bhp
12.63 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus RS
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
74 mpg
Ford Focus RS
37 mpg
74 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
28 mpg
city
60 mpg
45 mpg
motorway
83 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
500 mi
Range
899 mi
Ford Focus RS
500 mi
899 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
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).
78.2 kWh
Ford Focus RS
145.8 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
99 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus RS
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
496 kg
Maximum Payload
436 kg
260 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1045 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
