The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 29,900

€ 28,900

€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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 4 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
57.2
71.9
77.9
59.1
71.7
79.6
71.9 in
Width
71.7 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.2 in
Height
59.1 in
106.3
172.7
100
168.7
172.7 in
Length
168.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3095 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.65 %

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
7-speed dual clutch 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
124 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
17.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
17.19 lb/hp
20.78 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
43 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
40 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
31 mpg
city
36 mpg
48 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
547 mi
Range
621 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
547 mi
621 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).
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).
104.1 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
111.8 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
204 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
915 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








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