The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost (18 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 25,500

€ 27,000

€ 25,500
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. The Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost is 4 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
58.3
71.9
77.9
59.1
71.7
79.6
71.9 in
Width
71.7 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
59.1 in
106.3
172.7
100
168.7
172.7 in
Length
168.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
128 lb
4.21 %

General
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
DEH
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
123 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
125 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
125 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
122 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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23.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
23.7 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
49 mpg
41 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
40 mpg
city
34 mpg
57 mpg
highway
47 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
673 mi
Range
600 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
673 mi
600 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
108 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
90.9 kWh
108 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








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