The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi (14 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 21,500
€ 28,500
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘ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 3.2 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
57.8
71.8
79.3
58.5
71.2
79.6
71.8 in
Width
71.2 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.8 in
Height
58.5 in
104.3
171.7
99.9
168.4
171.7 in
Length
168.4 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
2950 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
223 lb
7.03 %
General
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CPL*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
94 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
94 hp
207 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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31.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.32 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
31.38 lb/hp
15.32 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
62 mpg
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
55 mpg
city
23 mpg
69 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
867 mi
Range
450 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
867 mi
450 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
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).
144 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
78.2 kWh
144 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1239 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
