The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost (14 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 26,800

€ 29,700

€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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 2.9 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.3 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
71.8
79.3
59.1
71.7
79.6
71.8 in
Width
71.7 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.8 in
Height
59.1 in
104.3
171.7
100
168.7
171.7 in
Length
168.7 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.48 %

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
124 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
16.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
16.23 lb/hp
22.05 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
51 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
43 mpg
51 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
34 mpg
city
44 mpg
51 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
743 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
621 mi
743 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).
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).
94.6 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
104.1 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 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
838 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








35.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft