The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

€ 29,800
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..) Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
€ 28,900
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900

ⓘ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 1.5 EcoBlue is 4 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
58.3
Blueprint Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
71.9
77.9
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
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
Blueprint Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
106.3
172.7
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
172.7 in
Length
168.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3073 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.07 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

General

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
DEH
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CZD*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
118 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
117 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
26.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
26.04 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
56 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
50 mpg
city
36 mpg
60 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
695 mi
Range
621 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
695 mi
621 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
104.1 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
86.4 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
227 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft