The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi (14 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

€ 21,500
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi (14 - 18) Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
€ 27,000
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

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 TDCi Start/Stopp is 2.9 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
57.8
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi (14 - 18)
71.8
79.3
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
71.8 in
Width
71.7 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.8 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi (14 - 18)
104.3
171.7
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
171.7 in
Length
168.7 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
2950 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
93 lb
3.06 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

General

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
DYB
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CZD*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
94 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
94 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

 REPLAY
31.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
31.38 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
62 mpg
41 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
55 mpg
city
34 mpg
69 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
867 mi
Range
600 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
867 mi
600 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
108 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
78.2 kWh
108 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1239 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft