The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)

€ 29,900
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..) Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
€ 22,600
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost is 3.9 inches longer and 1.4 inches lower.
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
57.2
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..)
71.9
77.9
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
71.9 in
Width
71.9 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.2 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..)
106.3
172.7
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
172.7 in
Length
168.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3095 lb
Curb Weight
2967 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
128 lb
4.14 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)

General

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
180 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
180 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
17.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.05 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
17.19 lb/hp
20.05 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
40 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
31 mpg
city
34 mpg
48 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
547 mi
Range
610 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
547 mi
610 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
106.1 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
111.8 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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