The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14) vs. Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
€ 21,900
€ 41,000
€ 21,900
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 slightly. The VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT is 13.5 cm shorter, 2.4 cm narrower and 2.1 cm taller than the Ford Focus RS.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford Focus RS
1491
1799
2027
1470
1823
2020
1799 mm
Width
1823 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2020 mm
1491 mm
Height
1470 mm
2620
4255
2648
4390
4255 mm
Length
4390 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2648 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford Focus RS
1295 kg
Kerb Weight
1529 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2025 kg
Weight Difference:
234 kg
15.3 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford Focus RS
AU
Generation
DYB-RS
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
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 petrol engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
2261 CC
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Power
345 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 bhp
345 bhp
Ford Focus RS
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
440 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
440 NM
Ford Focus RS
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford Focus RS
119 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
65 m
0.000 sec
Ford Focus RS
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12.45 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.43 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
12.45 kg/bhp
4.43 kg/bhp
Ford Focus RS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford Focus RS
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
74 mpg
37 mpg
Ford Focus RS
61 mpg
city
28 mpg
86 mpg
motorway
45 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
818 mi
Range
500 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
818 mi
500 mi
Ford Focus RS
Environmental Impact
78.2 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 TDI BMT
78.2 kWh
145.8 kWh
Ford Focus RS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Ford Focus RS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
545 kg
Maximum Payload
496 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
260 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1045 L
