The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi (14 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
€ 24,000
€ 21,900
€ 24,000
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 TDCi Start/Stopp is 3.2 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI.
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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 TDI
2961 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.74 %
General
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
DYB
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFF*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
118 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
199 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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25.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
25.09 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
62 mpg
48 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
55 mpg
city
37 mpg
69 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
867 mi
Range
697 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
867 mi
697 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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).
100.7 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
78.2 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1228 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
