The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 23,900

€ 20,100

€ 23,900
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 is 3.9 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
57.2
71.9
77.9
58.5
71.2
79.6
71.9 in
Width
71.2 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.2 in
Height
58.5 in
106.3
172.4
99.9
168.4
172.4 in
Length
168.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
3023 lb
Curb Weight
2996 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.86 %

General
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
DEH
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
123 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
125 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
125 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
24.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
24.58 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
42 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
33 mpg
city
27 mpg
50 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
577 mi
Range
518 mi
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
577 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
125 kWh
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
106.1 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
862 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft







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