The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Ethanol) (11 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 20,300
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Ethanol) (11 - 12) Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
€ 22,100
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel is 3.1 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
58.4
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Ethanol) (11 - 12)
71.8
79.3
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Ethanol) (11 - 12)
104.3
171.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
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 Flexifuel
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
2813 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Ethanol) (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
6.23 %
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
DYB
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Ethanol
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
118 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
117 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
117 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

Performance

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

 REPLAY
23.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
23.84 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
29 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
22 mpg
city
43 mpg
37 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
422 mi
Range
727 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
422 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
256.7 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).
96.7 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
256.7 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1210 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft