The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus RS (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 41,000
Ford Focus RS (16 - 18) Ford Focus RS
€ 24,200
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200

ⓘ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 4.4 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Ford Focus RS
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
57.9
Blueprint Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
71.8
79.5
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
71.8 in
Width
71.2 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
104.3
172.8
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
172.8 in
Length
168.4 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus RS
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3371 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.8 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Ford Focus RS
VW Beetle 1.4 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Ford Focus RS
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
345 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus RS
345 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
325 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus RS
325 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Ford Focus RS
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
165 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus RS

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
9.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.32 lb/hp
Ford Focus RS
9.77 lb/hp
20.32 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus RS
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Ford Focus RS
31 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
24 mpg
city
37 mpg
37 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
500 mi
Range
645 mi
Ford Focus RS
500 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 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).
100.4 kWh
Ford Focus RS
145.8 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus RS
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1093 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft