The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus RS (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)

€ 41,000
Ford Focus RS (16 - 18) Ford Focus RS
€ 25,600
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Ford Focus RS is 5.2 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Ford Focus RS
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57.9
Blueprint Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
71.8
79.5
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
71.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
104.3
172.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
172.8 in
Length
167.6 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus RS
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3371 lb
Curb Weight
2912 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
459 lb
13.62 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)

General

Ford Focus RS
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
DYB-RS
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Ford Focus RS
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DGT*
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
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Ford Focus RS
345 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 BMT

Performance

Ford Focus RS
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
165 mph
Maximum Speed
123 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 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
9.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.77 lb/hp
Ford Focus RS
9.77 lb/hp
25.77 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus RS
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Ford Focus RS
31 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
24 mpg
city
57 mpg
37 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
500 mi
Range
797 mi
Ford Focus RS
500 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
80.3 kWh
Ford Focus RS
145.8 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus RS
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1093 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft