The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus RS (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 41,000
€ 24,300
€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘ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 Ford Focus RS is 4.1 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Ford Focus RS
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
57.9
71.8
79.5
59.1
71.7
79.6
71.8 in
Width
71.7 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.9 in
Height
59.1 in
104.3
172.8
100
168.7
172.8 in
Length
168.7 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus RS
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3371 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
359 lb
10.65 %
General
Ford Focus RS
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
DYB-RS
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus RS
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
345 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Ford Focus RS
345 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
325 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Ford Focus RS
325 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Ford Focus RS
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
165 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus RS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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9.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
Ford Focus RS
9.77 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus RS
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Ford Focus RS
31 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
24 mpg
city
35 mpg
37 mpg
highway
50 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
500 mi
Range
621 mi
Ford Focus RS
500 mi
621 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
104.1 kWh
Ford Focus RS
145.8 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus RS
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1093 lb
Maximum Payload
847 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
