The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Automatic (15 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 23,500

€ 24,200

€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT.
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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 1.4 TSI BMT
2926 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.73 %

General
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
DYB
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
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
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
123 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 Start/Stopp
125 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
119 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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23.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.32 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
23.79 lb/hp
20.32 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
43 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
32 mpg
city
37 mpg
53 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
645 mi
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
621 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
100.4 kWh
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
104.1 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1263 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








35.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft