The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost (18 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 26,800
€ 17,600
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600
ⓘ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 EcoBoost is 4.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI.
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
3018 lb
Curb Weight
2809 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.92 %
General
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
148 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
177 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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20.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.01 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
20.39 lb/hp
27.01 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
44 mpg
40 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
34 mpg
city
31 mpg
52 mpg
highway
47 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
610 mi
Range
579 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
610 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
111.8 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
100.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
