The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG (Autogas) (12 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 23,100

€ 22,100

€ 23,100
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 LPG 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 LPG
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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 LPG
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
No data
Curb Weight
3000 lb
No data
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
No data
No data

General
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
DYB
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
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 LPG
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four 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
115 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
115 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
103 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
103 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
No data
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
0 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
31 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
22 mpg
city
43 mpg
42 mpg
highway
53 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
335 mi
Range
727 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
335 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
112 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).
96.7 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
112 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
No data
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