The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus RS (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
€ 41,000

€ 22,700

€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘ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 7.3 inches longer, 2.5 inches wider and 5.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel.
Ford Focus RS
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
57.9
71.8
79.5
63.8
69.3
76.6
71.8 in
Width
69.3 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.9 in
Height
63.8 in
104.3
172.8
101.5
165.5
172.8 in
Length
165.5 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus RS
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
3371 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.54 %

General
Ford Focus RS
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
DYB-RS
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus RS
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
345 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Ford Focus RS
345 hp
97 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
325 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Ford Focus RS
325 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Ford Focus RS
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
165 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus RS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
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9.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.13 lb/hp
Ford Focus RS
9.77 lb/hp
32.13 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus RS
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Ford Focus RS
31 mpg
24 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
24 mpg
city
18 mpg
37 mpg
highway
30 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
500 mi
Range
241 mi
Ford Focus RS
500 mi
241 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
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).
144.5 kWh
Ford Focus RS
145.8 kWh
144.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus RS
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1093 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft






29.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft