Volkswagen Beetle vs Ford Focus RS Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 vs 2018 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Beetle · Ford Focus RS
- Length168.4 in
- Height58.0 in – 58.5 in
- Wheelbase99.9 in
- Curb weight2,939 lb – 3,296 lb
- Width71.2 in
- Ford Focus RS width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Beetle is 4.4 in shorter (168.4 in vs 172.8 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Beetle is 0.5 in narrower (71.2 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Beetle is 0.3 in taller (58.3 in vs 58.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus RS has a 4.3 in longer wheelbase (99.9 in vs 104.2 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Focus RS is 317 lb heavier (3,118 lb vs 3,434 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Focus RS is 317 lb heavier (3,118 lb vs 3,434 lb)
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus RS has a 4.3 in longer wheelbase (99.9 in vs 104.2 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Beetle is 4.4 in shorter (168.4 in vs 172.8 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Beetle is 0.5 in narrower (71.2 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Beetle is 0.3 in taller (58.3 in vs 58.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Beetle — Volkswagen Beetle is shorter by 4.4 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Beetle · garage fit for Ford Focus RS
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Beetle — Volkswagen Beetle is narrower by 0.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Beetle — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Beetle)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Beetle | Ford Focus RS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 168.4 in | 172.8 in | 4.4 in |
| Width | 71.2 in | 71.7 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 58.0 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 99.9 in | 104.2 in | 4.3 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 4.1 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,118 lb | 3,434 lb | 317 lb |
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