The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel (Ethanol) (13 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 22,000

€ 28,500

€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘ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 Flexifuel is 3.1 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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 Flexifuel
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
2939 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
234 lb
7.38 %

General
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
DYB
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Ethanol
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
148 hp
207 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
177 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
19.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.32 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
19.86 lb/hp
15.32 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
28 mpg
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
21 mpg
city
23 mpg
36 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
412 mi
Range
450 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
412 mi
450 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
263 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).
144 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
263 kWh
144 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1250 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








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