The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus RS (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
€ 41,000
€ 26,100
€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Ford Focus RS is 13.2 cm longer, 2.4 cm wider and 2.2 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR.
Ford Focus RS
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
1470
1823
2020
1492
1799
2027
1823 mm
Width
1799 mm
2020 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1470 mm
Height
1492 mm
2648
4390
2620
4258
4390 mm
Length
4258 mm
2648 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus RS
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
1529 kg
Kerb Weight
1375 kg
2025 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg
Weight Difference:
154 kg
10.07 %
General
Ford Focus RS
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
DYB-RS
Generation
AU
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Focus RS
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2261 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
345 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Ford Focus RS
345 bhp
113 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
440 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus RS
440 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
Ford Focus RS
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
165 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
65 m
0.000 sec
Ford Focus RS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
4.43 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.17 kg/bhp
Ford Focus RS
4.43 kg/bhp
12.17 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus RS
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
71 mpg
Ford Focus RS
37 mpg
71 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
28 mpg
city
64 mpg
45 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
500 mi
Range
777 mi
Ford Focus RS
500 mi
777 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
82.2 kWh
Ford Focus RS
145.8 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
175 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus RS
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
496 kg
Maximum Payload
505 kg
260 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1045 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
