Ford Focus RS vs Volkswagen Beetle Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Ford Focus RS · Volkswagen Beetle
- Length172.8 in
- Height58.0 in
- Wheelbase104.2 in
- Ground clearance4.1 in
- Curb weight3,434 lb
- Width71.7 in
- Volkswagen Beetle width71.7 in – 71.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Beetle is 4.1 in shorter (172.8 in vs 168.8 in)
- Width: Ford Focus RS is 0.1 in narrower (71.7 in vs 71.8 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Beetle is 0.5 in taller (58.0 in vs 58.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus RS has a 4.2 in longer wheelbase (104.2 in vs 100.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Beetle has 1.8 in more ground clearance (4.1 in vs 5.9 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Focus RS is 288 lb heavier (3,434 lb vs 3,146 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Beetle has 1.8 in more ground clearance (4.1 in vs 5.9 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Focus RS is 288 lb heavier (3,434 lb vs 3,146 lb)
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus RS has a 4.2 in longer wheelbase (104.2 in vs 100.0 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Beetle is 4.1 in shorter (172.8 in vs 168.8 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Beetle is 0.5 in taller (58.0 in vs 58.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Beetle — Volkswagen Beetle is shorter by 4.1 in Check garage fit for Ford Focus RS · garage fit for Volkswagen Beetle
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Focus RS — Ford Focus RS is narrower by 0.1 in
- More ground clearanceVolkswagen Beetle — Volkswagen Beetle has 1.8 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Beetle — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Beetle)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Focus RS | Volkswagen Beetle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 172.8 in | 168.8 in | 4.1 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 71.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 58.5 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.2 in | 100.0 in | 4.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.1 in | 5.9 in | 1.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,434 lb | 3,146 lb | 288 lb |
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