The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
€ 32,000

€ 41,000

€ 32,000
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 2.0 TSI BMT is 4.1 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the Ford Focus RS.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Ford Focus RS
59.1
71.7
79.6
57.9
71.8
79.5
71.7 in
Width
71.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
59.1 in
Height
57.9 in
100
168.7
104.3
172.8
168.7 in
Length
172.8 in
100 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Ford Focus RS
3283 lb
Curb Weight
3371 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.61 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 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)

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Ford Focus RS
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CUL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
345 hp
Ford Focus RS
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Ford Focus RS
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Ford Focus RS
140 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus RS
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15.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.77 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
15.13 lb/hp
9.77 lb/hp
Ford Focus RS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Ford Focus RS
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
35 mpg
31 mpg
Ford Focus RS
26 mpg
city
24 mpg
43 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
503 mi
Range
500 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
503 mi
500 mi
Ford Focus RS
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
145.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
128.7 kWh
145.8 kWh
Ford Focus RS
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Ford Focus RS
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
840 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