The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14) vs. Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)

€ 28,900
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 41,000
 Ford Focus RS (16 - 18) Ford Focus RS
€ 28,900
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 2.0 BlueTDI is 5.3 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Ford Focus RS.
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Ford Focus RS
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
57.9
Blueprint Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
71.8
79.5
70.8 in
Width
71.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
58.7 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
104.3
172.8
167.5 in
Length
172.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Ford Focus RS
3194 lb
Curb Weight
3371 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4464 lb
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.22 %
Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)

General

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Ford Focus RS
AU
Generation
DYB-RS
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

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

Performance

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

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus RS

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Ford Focus RS
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
50 mpg
31 mpg
Ford Focus RS
41 mpg
city
24 mpg
57 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
500 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
727 mi
500 mi
Ford Focus RS
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
145.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
96.7 kWh
145.8 kWh
Ford Focus RS
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Ford Focus RS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
1093 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.6 cu ft