The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (14 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 28,700
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (14 - 18) Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
€ 22,100
 VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
57.8
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (14 - 18)
71.8
79.3
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
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 Automatic (14 - 18)
104.3
171.7
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
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 1.6 TDI
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.23 %
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
DYB
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
180 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
180 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

Performance

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
16.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
16.71 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
39 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28 mpg
city
43 mpg
50 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
560 mi
Range
727 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
560 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
96.7 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
115.6 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft