The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Automatic (15 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 23,500

€ 20,100

€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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
2926 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.5 %

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 automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual 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
119 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 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
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23.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
23.79 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
43 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
43 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
32 mpg
city
44 mpg
53 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
759 mi
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
621 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
104.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 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
1263 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