The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG (Autogas) (14 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 23,700

€ 24,700

€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 1.6 LPG is 3.2 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
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 1.6 LPG
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2798 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
335 lb
10.69 %

General
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
DYB
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
115 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
115 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
103 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
103 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
120 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
No data
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
0 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
24.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.17 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
24.33 lb/hp
21.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
31 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
20 mpg
city
45 mpg
43 mpg
highway
59 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
331 mi
Range
759 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
331 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
113.5 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).
92.5 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
113.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1226 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








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