The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)

€ 24,500
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 41,000
 Ford Focus RS (16 - 18) Ford Focus RS
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,000

ⓘ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 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT is 4 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Ford Focus RS.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Focus RS
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
57.9
Blueprint Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
71.8
79.5
71.9 in
Width
71.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
58.6 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
104.3
172.8
168.8 in
Length
172.8 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Focus RS
3005 lb
Curb Weight
3371 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4464 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
366 lb
10.86 %
Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Focus RS
16
Generation
DYB-RS
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Focus RS
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
345 hp
Ford Focus RS
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Ford Focus RS

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Focus RS
126 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus RS

▶ REPLAY
20.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.77 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.3 lb/hp
9.77 lb/hp
Ford Focus RS

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Focus RS
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
31 mpg
Ford Focus RS
36 mpg
city
24 mpg
49 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
500 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
633 mi
500 mi
Ford Focus RS
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
145.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
102.4 kWh
145.8 kWh
Ford Focus RS
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Focus RS
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
963 lb
Maximum Payload
1093 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.6 cu ft