The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 41,000
Ford Focus RS (16 - 18) Ford Focus RS
€ 31,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (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.
€ 31,600

ⓘ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 DSG (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 DSG (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
3316 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.63 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (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
6-speed dual clutch 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
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Ford Focus RS
345 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
325 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford Focus RS
325 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

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

213 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus RS

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
9.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.41 lb/hp
Ford Focus RS
9.77 lb/hp
22.41 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
49 mpg
Ford Focus RS
31 mpg
49 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
24 mpg
city
42 mpg
37 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
500 mi
Range
712 mi
Ford Focus RS
500 mi
712 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).
98.8 kWh
Ford Focus RS
145.8 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 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
829 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft