The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue (18 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 24,400
€ 20,100
€ 24,400
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 1.5 EcoBlue is 10 cm longer, 1.7 cm wider and 3.4 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1452
1825
1979
1486
1808
2021
1825 mm
Width
1808 mm
1979 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1452 mm
Height
1486 mm
2700
4378
2537
4278
4378 mm
Length
4278 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1363 kg
Kerb Weight
1361 kg
1895 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
2 kg
0.15 %
General
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
DEH
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1499 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
118 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
118 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
300 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
300 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
139 m
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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11.55 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 kg/bhp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
11.55 kg/bhp
13.09 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
81 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
81 mpg
63 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
72 mpg
city
52 mpg
86 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
47 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
835 mi
Range
759 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
835 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
71.9 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).
92.5 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
71.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
117 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
532 kg
Maximum Payload
389 kg
375 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1354 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
