The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel (Gasoline) (13 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 22,000

€ 21,100

€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 TDI BMT.
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
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 Flexifuel
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2939 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.42 %

General
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
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
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
148 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
19.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.17 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
19.86 lb/hp
28.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
38 mpg
57 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28 mpg
city
50 mpg
47 mpg
highway
64 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
551 mi
Range
833 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
551 mi
833 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
84.3 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
117.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1250 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








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