The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus RS (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 41,000
€ 22,100
€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
Ford Focus RS
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
57.9
71.8
79.5
58.5
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
104.3
172.8
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 1.6 TDI
3371 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
370 lb
10.98 %
General
Ford Focus RS
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
DYB-RS
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
345 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Ford Focus RS
345 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Performance
Ford Focus RS
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
165 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus RS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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9.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Ford Focus RS
9.77 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus RS
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Ford Focus RS
31 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
24 mpg
city
43 mpg
37 mpg
highway
53 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
500 mi
Range
727 mi
Ford Focus RS
500 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Ford Focus RS
145.8 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus RS
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1093 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
