The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue (18 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
€ 24,400
€ 27,700
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘ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 3.9 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
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 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3005 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.31 %
General
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
DEH
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUL*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
118 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
221 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
122 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
25.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.17 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
25.47 lb/hp
14.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
67 mpg
37 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
60 mpg
city
29 mpg
71 mpg
highway
45 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
835 mi
Range
542 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
835 mi
542 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
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).
119.4 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
71.9 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1173 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
