The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost (14 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 24,100
€ 17,600
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600
ⓘ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 EcoBoost Start/Stopp is 3.2 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI.
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
2921 lb
Curb Weight
2809 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.83 %
General
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
DYB
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
148 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
177 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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19.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.01 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
19.74 lb/hp
27.01 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
43 mpg
40 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
34 mpg
city
31 mpg
51 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
579 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
621 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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).
111.8 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
104.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
