The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 24,600

€ 22,100

€ 24,600
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 8.2 cm longer, 1.5 cm wider and 1.7 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1469
1823
2015
1486
1808
2021
1823 mm
Width
1808 mm
2015 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1469 mm
Height
1486 mm
2650
4360
2537
4278
4360 mm
Length
4278 mm
2650 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1280 kg
Kerb Weight
1361 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg

Weight Difference:
81 kg
5.95 %

General
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
DYB
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
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 petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
998 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
138 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
138 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
180 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
180 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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9.28 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 kg/bhp
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
9.28 kg/bhp
13.09 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
58 mpg
60 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
46 mpg
city
51 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
697 mi
Range
727 mi
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
697 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
92.9 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
92.9 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
112 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
620 kg
Maximum Payload
389 kg
363 L
Boot Capacity
310 L








1262 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L