The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
€ 25,600
€ 41,000
€ 25,600
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 Plus 1.6 TDI is 7.3 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 5.9 inches taller than the Ford Focus RS.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus RS
63.8
69.3
76.6
57.9
71.8
79.5
69.3 in
Width
71.8 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
63.8 in
Height
57.9 in
101.5
165.5
104.3
172.8
165.5 in
Length
172.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus RS
3234 lb
Curb Weight
3371 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
137 lb
4.06 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus RS
1KP
Generation
DYB-RS
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus RS
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
345 hp
Ford Focus RS
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Ford Focus RS
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus RS
114 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus RS
▶ REPLAY
31.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.77 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
31.1 lb/hp
9.77 lb/hp
Ford Focus RS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus RS
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
31 mpg
Ford Focus RS
41 mpg
city
24 mpg
53 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
697 mi
Range
500 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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 Plus 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
145.8 kWh
Ford Focus RS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus RS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1241 lb
Maximum Payload
1093 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.6 cu ft
