The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 27,400
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..) Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
€ 21,900
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900

ⓘ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 is 3.9 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
57.2
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..)
71.9
77.9
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
71.9 in
Width
71.2 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.2 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..)
106.3
172.4
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
172.4 in
Length
168.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
3095 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3902 lb
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.2 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
DEH
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
148 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
177 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

Performance

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
20.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.16 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
20.91 lb/hp
19.16 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
40 mpg
38 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
31 mpg
city
31 mpg
48 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
547 mi
Range
551 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
547 mi
551 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
117.5 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
111.8 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
875 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft