The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Powershift (12 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 21,900
€ 19,500
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘ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 Ti-VCT is 3.1 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI.
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Beetle 1.2 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 1.2 TSI
2901 lb
Curb Weight
2859 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.45 %
General
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
DYB
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
123 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
123 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
117 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
117 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
23.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.49 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
23.59 lb/hp
27.49 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
37 mpg
40 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
27 mpg
city
33 mpg
48 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
579 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
542 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
111.8 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
119.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
