The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 30,000

€ 27,000

€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue is 3.5 inches longer and 1.4 inches lower.
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57.2
71.9
77.9
58.6
71.9
79.6
71.9 in
Width
71.9 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.2 in
Height
58.6 in
106.3
172.4
99.4
168.8
172.4 in
Length
168.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3347 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
161 lb
4.81 %

General
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
DEH
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
148 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
273 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
273 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
22.61 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
53 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
44 mpg
city
42 mpg
60 mpg
highway
55 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
664 mi
Range
727 mi
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
664 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
96.7 kWh
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
90.4 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








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