The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost (14 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 21,700
€ 22,100
€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp is 3.2 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
57.8
71.8
79.3
58.5
71.2
79.6
71.8 in
Width
71.2 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.8 in
Height
58.5 in
104.3
171.7
99.9
168.4
171.7 in
Length
168.4 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.97 %
General
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
DYB
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
123 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
125 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
125 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
22.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
22.94 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
50 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
41 mpg
city
43 mpg
57 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
727 mi
Range
727 mi
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
727 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
89 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).
96.7 kWh
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
89 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1367 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
