The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost (11 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 25,100

€ 26,600

€ 25,100
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 a little. The Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp is 3.1 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58.4
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
58.4 in
Height
58.5 in
104.3
171.6
99.9
168.4
171.6 in
Length
168.4 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2939 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
247 lb
7.75 %

General
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
DYB
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
180 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
180 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
177 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
138 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
16.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
16.33 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
40 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
31 mpg
city
43 mpg
48 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
579 mi
Range
727 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
579 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
111.8 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 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
111.8 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1250 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








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