The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost (18 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
€ 20,700
€ 22,600
€ 20,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost is 3.5 inches longer and 1.4 inches lower.
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
57.2
71.9
77.9
58.6
71.9
79.6
71.9 in
Width
71.9 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.2 in
Height
58.6 in
106.3
172.4
99.4
168.8
172.4 in
Length
168.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
2915 lb
Curb Weight
2967 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.79 %
General
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
DEH
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
99 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
99 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
125 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
125 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
116 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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29.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.05 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
29.44 lb/hp
20.05 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
50 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
41 mpg
city
34 mpg
57 mpg
highway
49 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
687 mi
Range
610 mi
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
687 mi
610 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
106.1 kWh
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
89 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
201 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
957 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
