The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 30,000
€ 20,100
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue is 3.9 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
57.2
71.9
77.9
58.5
71.2
79.6
71.9 in
Width
71.2 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.2 in
Height
58.5 in
106.3
172.4
99.9
168.4
172.4 in
Length
168.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
3347 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
346 lb
10.34 %
General
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
DEH
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
148 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
273 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
273 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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22.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
22.61 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
53 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
44 mpg
city
44 mpg
60 mpg
highway
57 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
664 mi
Range
759 mi
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
664 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
92.5 kWh
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
90.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
