The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus RS (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

€ 41,000
Ford Focus RS (16 - 18) Ford Focus RS
€ 27,100
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,100

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 4.1 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Ford Focus RS
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57.9
Blueprint Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
71.8
79.5
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
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
Blueprint Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
104.3
172.8
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
172.8 in
Length
168.7 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus RS
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3371 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
152 lb
4.51 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

General

Ford Focus RS
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Ford Focus RS
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
345 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Ford Focus RS
345 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Ford Focus RS
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
165 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus RS

62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

 REPLAY
9.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.81 lb/hp
Ford Focus RS
9.77 lb/hp
29.81 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus RS
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Ford Focus RS
31 mpg
53 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
24 mpg
city
47 mpg
37 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
500 mi
Range
777 mi
Ford Focus RS
500 mi
777 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
90.4 kWh
Ford Focus RS
145.8 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus RS
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1093 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft