The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 29,800

€ 31,600

€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 1.5 EcoBlue
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3073 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.33 %

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
117 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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26.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.41 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
26.04 lb/hp
22.41 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
56 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
56 mpg
49 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
50 mpg
city
42 mpg
60 mpg
highway
53 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
695 mi
Range
712 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
695 mi
712 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
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).
98.8 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
86.4 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
829 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








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