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 7.5 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Ford Focus RS
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
57.9
71.8
79.5
58.3
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
104.3
172.8
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3371 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
474 lb
14.06 %
General
Ford Focus RS
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
DYB-RS
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus RS
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
345 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Ford Focus RS
345 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
325 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus RS
325 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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
213 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus RS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
9.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Ford Focus RS
9.77 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus RS
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Ford Focus RS
31 mpg
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
24 mpg
city
50 mpg
37 mpg
highway
69 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus RS
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1093 lb
Maximum Payload
961 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
