The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus RS (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)

€ 41,000
Ford Focus RS (16 - 18) Ford Focus RS
€ 26,100
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
€ 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 5.2 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR.
Ford Focus RS
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
57.9
Blueprint Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
71.8
79.5
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
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 SCR DSG (18 - 19)
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 SCR
3371 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
340 lb
10.09 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)

General

Ford Focus RS
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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 SCR
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 SCR
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 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

213 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus RS

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus RS
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Ford Focus RS
31 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
24 mpg
city
53 mpg
37 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus RS
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1093 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft