The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) vs. Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)

€ 23,900
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 41,000
 Ford Focus RS (16 - 18) Ford Focus RS
€ 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 7.5 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Ford Focus RS.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus RS
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
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 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
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 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus RS
3025 lb
Curb Weight
3371 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4464 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
346 lb
10.26 %
Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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
Ford Focus RS
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
108 hp
345 hp
Ford Focus RS
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
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

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus RS

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus RS
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
31 mpg
Ford Focus RS
34 mpg
city
24 mpg
53 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
145.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
145.8 kWh
Ford Focus RS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus RS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1186 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