The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 25,700
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18) Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
€ 22,100
 VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
€ 25,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
57.8
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18)
71.8
79.3
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18)
104.3
171.7
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
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 1.6 TDI
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.23 %
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
DYB
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
118 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

Performance

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
25.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
25.48 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
62 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
city
43 mpg
65 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
867 mi
Range
727 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
867 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 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).
96.7 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
78.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft