The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) vs. Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
€ 28,300

€ 41,000

€ 28,300
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 2.0 TDI BMT is 7.5 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Ford Focus RS.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
Ford Focus RS
3062 lb
Curb Weight
3371 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb

Weight Difference:
309 lb
9.17 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 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)

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Ford Focus RS
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
138 hp
345 hp
Ford Focus RS
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Ford Focus RS
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Ford Focus RS
129 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus RS
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22.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.77 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
22.19 lb/hp
9.77 lb/hp
Ford Focus RS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Ford Focus RS
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
48 mpg
31 mpg
Ford Focus RS
40 mpg
city
24 mpg
56 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
697 mi
Range
500 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
697 mi
500 mi
Ford Focus RS
Environmental Impact
100.7 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 2.0 TDI BMT
100.7 kWh
145.8 kWh
Ford Focus RS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Ford Focus RS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1127 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