The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG (Gasoline) (14 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 23,700
€ 20,100
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 1.4 TSI.
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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 1.4 TSI
2798 lb
Curb Weight
2996 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.61 %
General
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
DYB
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
115 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
115 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
103 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
103 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
No data
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
0 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
24.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
24.33 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
40 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
28 mpg
city
27 mpg
51 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
579 mi
Range
518 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
579 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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).
125 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
111.8 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1226 lb
Maximum Payload
862 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
