The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi (14 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 26,700

€ 20,100

€ 26,700
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 TDCi Start/Stopp is 3.2 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
57.8
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
57.8 in
Height
58.5 in
104.3
171.7
99.9
168.4
171.7 in
Length
168.4 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
3120 lb
Curb Weight
2996 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
123 lb
3.94 %

General
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
DYB
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
148 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
273 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
273 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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21.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
21.08 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
59 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
50 mpg
city
27 mpg
64 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
932 mi
Range
518 mi
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
932 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
125 kWh
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
82.2 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1400 lb
Maximum Payload
862 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








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