The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus RS (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

€ 41,000
Ford Focus RS (16 - 18) Ford Focus RS
€ 27,100
 VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,100

ⓘ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 5.3 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI.
Ford Focus RS
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
57.9
Blueprint Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
71.8
79.5
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
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 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
172.8 in
Length
167.5 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus RS
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
3371 lb
Curb Weight
2985 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
386 lb
11.45 %
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

General

Ford Focus RS
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Ford Focus RS
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
345 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Ford Focus RS
345 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
325 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford Focus RS
325 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Performance

Ford Focus RS
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
165 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus RS

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

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9.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.17 lb/hp
Ford Focus RS
9.77 lb/hp
20.17 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus RS
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Ford Focus RS
31 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
24 mpg
city
47 mpg
37 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
500 mi
Range
758 mi
Ford Focus RS
500 mi
758 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
84.3 kWh
Ford Focus RS
145.8 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus RS
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1093 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft