The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic (14 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 23,700
€ 17,600
€ 23,700
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 ECOnetic 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 ECOnetic
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 ECOnetic
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
2976 lb
Curb Weight
2809 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
168 lb
5.64 %
General
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
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 ECOnetic
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
104 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
104 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 ECOnetic
199 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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28.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.01 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
28.62 lb/hp
27.01 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
69 mpg
40 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
62 mpg
city
31 mpg
76 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
969 mi
Range
579 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
969 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
70 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 ECOnetic
70 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
142 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1213 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
