The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost (18 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 25,500
€ 20,100
€ 25,500
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 Active 1.0 EcoBoost is 4.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
58.3
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
58.3 in
Height
58.5 in
106.3
172.7
99.9
168.4
172.7 in
Length
168.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.87 %
General
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
DEH
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
123 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Performance
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
23.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
23.7 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
49 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
40 mpg
city
44 mpg
57 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
673 mi
Range
759 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
673 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
90.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1175 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
