The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue (18 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
€ 27,900
€ 25,100
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue is 3.9 inches longer and 0.2 inches lower.
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58.3
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
58.3 in
Height
58.6 in
106.3
172.7
99.4
168.8
172.7 in
Length
168.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3005 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
128 lb
4.09 %
General
Ford Focus Active 1.5 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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUU*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
118 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
221 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
119 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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25.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.17 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
25.47 lb/hp
21.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
67 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
60 mpg
city
44 mpg
71 mpg
highway
59 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
835 mi
Range
759 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
835 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
71.9 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 1.5 EcoBlue
71.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1173 lb
Maximum Payload
990 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
