The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12) vs. Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
€ 21,300

€ 41,000

€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,000
ⓘ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 VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel is 7.5 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Ford Focus RS.
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Ford Focus RS
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.9
71.8
79.5
70.3 in
Width
71.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
58.3 in
Height
57.9 in
101.5
165.3
104.3
172.8
165.3 in
Length
172.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Ford Focus RS
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3371 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb

Weight Difference:
456 lb
13.53 %

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

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

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

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus RS
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30.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.77 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
30.05 lb/hp
9.77 lb/hp
Ford Focus RS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Ford Focus RS
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
26 mpg
31 mpg
Ford Focus RS
19 mpg
city
24 mpg
32 mpg
highway
37 mpg
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
257 mi
Range
500 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
257 mi
500 mi
Ford Focus RS
Environmental Impact
135.7 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).
145.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
135.7 kWh
145.8 kWh
Ford Focus RS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Ford Focus RS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
1093 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft






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