The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) vs. Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
€ 23,900
€ 41,000
€ 23,900
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 considerably. The VW Golf 2.0 TDI is 19.1 cm shorter, 3.7 cm narrower and 1 cm taller than the Ford Focus RS.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus RS
1480
1786
2048
1470
1823
2020
1786 mm
Width
1823 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2020 mm
1480 mm
Height
1470 mm
2578
4199
2648
4390
4199 mm
Length
4390 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2648 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus RS
1372 kg
Kerb Weight
1529 kg
1910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2025 kg
Weight Difference:
157 kg
10.27 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus RS
1K
Generation
DYB-RS
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
2261 CC
108 bhp
at 4100 rpm
Power
345 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
108 bhp
345 bhp
Ford Focus RS
250 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
440 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
250 NM
440 NM
Ford Focus RS
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
65 m
0.000 sec
Ford Focus RS
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12.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.43 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
12.7 kg/bhp
4.43 kg/bhp
Ford Focus RS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus RS
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
53 mpg
37 mpg
Ford Focus RS
41 mpg
city
28 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
45 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
645 mi
Range
500 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
645 mi
500 mi
Ford Focus RS
Environmental Impact
109.1 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
109.1 kWh
145.8 kWh
Ford Focus RS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
140 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus RS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
538 kg
Maximum Payload
496 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
260 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1045 L
