The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT (11 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 16,500
€ 21,900
€ 16,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 Ti-VCT is 3.1 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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 Ti-VCT
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
2800 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
227 lb
7.5 %
General
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline 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
84 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
84 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
104 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
104 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
106 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
14.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
33.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.16 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
33.33 lb/hp
19.16 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
40 mpg
38 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
28 mpg
city
31 mpg
51 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
579 mi
Range
551 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
579 mi
551 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).
117.5 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
111.8 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
875 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
