The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) vs. Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)

€ 22,500
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 41,000
 Ford Focus RS (16 - 18) Ford Focus RS
€ 22,500
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 TDI BMT is 7.5 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Ford Focus RS.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford Focus RS
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.9
Blueprint Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
104.3
172.8
165.3 in
Length
172.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford Focus RS
2906 lb
Curb Weight
3371 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4464 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
465 lb
13.79 %
Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford Focus RS
1K
Generation
DYB-RS
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 TDI BMT
Ford Focus RS
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
345 hp
Ford Focus RS
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Ford Focus RS

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford Focus RS
118 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus RS

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford Focus RS
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57 mpg
31 mpg
Ford Focus RS
45 mpg
city
24 mpg
67 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
833 mi
Range
500 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
833 mi
500 mi
Ford Focus RS
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
145.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
145.8 kWh
Ford Focus RS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford Focus RS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 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