The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi (11 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 19,700

€ 24,500

€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 TDCi Start/Stopp is 2.8 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
58.4
71.8
79.3
58.6
71.9
79.6
71.8 in
Width
71.9 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.4 in
Height
58.6 in
104.3
171.6
99.4
168.8
171.6 in
Length
168.8 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
2950 lb
Curb Weight
3005 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.83 %

General
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
DYB
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CZD*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
94 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
94 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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31.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.3 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
31.38 lb/hp
20.3 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
56 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
46 mpg
city
36 mpg
64 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
784 mi
Range
633 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
784 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
102.4 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
86.4 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1239 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








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