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