The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (14 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
€ 28,700

€ 27,500

€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 TSI.
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 2.0 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 2.0 TSI
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.2 %

General
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 2.0 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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
180 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
180 hp
197 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
177 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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16.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.1 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
16.71 lb/hp
16.1 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
39 mpg
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
28 mpg
city
23 mpg
50 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
560 mi
Range
444 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
560 mi
444 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
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).
145.8 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
115.6 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








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