The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi (14 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 24,000
€ 17,600
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600
ⓘ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. 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 1.2 TSI.
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 1.2 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 1.2 TSI
2961 lb
Curb Weight
2809 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
152 lb
5.13 %
General
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 1.2 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 manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
118 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
199 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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25.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.01 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
25.09 lb/hp
27.01 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
62 mpg
40 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
55 mpg
city
31 mpg
69 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
867 mi
Range
579 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
867 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 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).
111.8 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
78.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1228 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
