The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus RS (16 - 18) vs. VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)
€ 41,000
€ 17,500
€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Ford Focus RS is 10.3 inches longer, 4 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.4.
Ford Focus RS
VW New Beetle 1.4
57.9
71.8
79.5
59
67.8
74.7
71.8 in
Width
67.8 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
57.9 in
Height
59 in
104.3
172.8
99
162.6
172.8 in
Length
162.6 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus RS
VW New Beetle 1.4
3371 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
600 lb
17.8 %
General
Ford Focus RS
VW New Beetle 1.4
DYB-RS
Generation
9C
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus RS
VW New Beetle 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BCA*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
345 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus RS
345 hp
74 hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
325 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Ford Focus RS
325 lb‑ft
93 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.4
Performance
Ford Focus RS
VW New Beetle 1.4
165 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus RS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
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9.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.45 lb/hp
Ford Focus RS
9.77 lb/hp
37.45 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus RS
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Ford Focus RS
31 mpg
33 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
24 mpg
city
25 mpg
37 mpg
highway
41 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
500 mi
Range
482 mi
Ford Focus RS
500 mi
482 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
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).
134.5 kWh
Ford Focus RS
145.8 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus RS
VW New Beetle 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1093 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
29.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
