The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
€ 29,900

€ 21,900

€ 29,900
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 4.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI.
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
57.2
71.9
77.9
58.5
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
106.3
172.7
99.9
168.4
172.7 in
Length
168.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
3095 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.65 %

General
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
DEH
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
180 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
180 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
17.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
17.19 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
40 mpg
48 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
31 mpg
city
37 mpg
48 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
547 mi
Range
697 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
547 mi
697 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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).
100.7 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
111.8 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








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