The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 25,700

€ 26,600

€ 25,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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 BMT
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.62 %

General
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUU*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
118 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
199 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
119 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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25.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
25.48 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
62 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
city
43 mpg
65 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
867 mi
Range
727 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
867 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
96.7 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
78.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








35.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft