The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT (11 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 20,500

€ 24,700

€ 20,500
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 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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
2813 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
320 lb
10.21 %

General
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
DYB
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline 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
123 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
123 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
117 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
117 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
122 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.17 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
22.87 lb/hp
21.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
40 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
29 mpg
city
45 mpg
50 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
579 mi
Range
759 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
579 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
92.5 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
111.8 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1210 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








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