The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG (Gasoline) (14 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 23,700

€ 27,000

€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 2.9 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
57.8
71.8
79.3
59.1
71.7
79.6
71.8 in
Width
71.7 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.8 in
Height
59.1 in
104.3
171.7
100
168.7
171.7 in
Length
168.7 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
2798 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
245 lb
8.05 %

General
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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 BMT
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CZD*
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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
115 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
103 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
103 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
120 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
No data
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
0 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
24.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
24.33 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
40 mpg
41 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
28 mpg
city
34 mpg
51 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
579 mi
Range
600 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
579 mi
600 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI 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).
108 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
111.8 kWh
108 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1226 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








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