The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

€ 26,300
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..) Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
€ 30,300
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300

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. Both cars are the same width, but the Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue is 3.5 inches longer and 1.4 inches lower.
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
57.2
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
71.9
77.9
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
71.9 in
Width
71.9 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.2 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
106.3
172.4
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
172.4 in
Length
168.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3073 lb
Curb Weight
3199 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
126 lb
3.94 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

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
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
120 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

 REPLAY
26.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.74 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
26.04 lb/hp
14.74 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
56 mpg
35 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
50 mpg
city
26 mpg
60 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
695 mi
Range
503 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
695 mi
503 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
128.7 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
86.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft