The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost (14 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 26,800
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost (14 - 18) Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
€ 24,700
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

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 EcoBoost Start/Stopp is 3.2 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57.8
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost (14 - 18)
71.8
79.3
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost (14 - 18)
104.3
171.7
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
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 2.0 TDI BMT
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
212 lb
6.77 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
DYB
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
180 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
180 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
177 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
138 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

 REPLAY
16.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.17 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
16.23 lb/hp
21.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
43 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
34 mpg
city
45 mpg
51 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
759 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
621 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
92.5 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
104.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft