The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus RS (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
€ 41,000

€ 26,700

€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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 2.0 TSI.
Ford Focus RS
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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 2.0 TSI
3371 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
247 lb
7.33 %

General
Ford Focus RS
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
345 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Ford Focus RS
345 hp
207 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
325 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Ford Focus RS
325 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Ford Focus RS
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
165 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus RS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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9.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.09 lb/hp
Ford Focus RS
9.77 lb/hp
15.09 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus RS
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Ford Focus RS
31 mpg
32 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
24 mpg
city
24 mpg
37 mpg
highway
40 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
500 mi
Range
468 mi
Ford Focus RS
500 mi
468 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
138.2 kWh
Ford Focus RS
145.8 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus RS
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1093 lb
Maximum Payload
911 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft






29.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft