The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 28,700
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..) Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
€ 24,500
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

ⓘ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 EcoBoost is 3.9 inches longer and 0.2 inches lower.
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
58.3
Blueprint Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..)
71.9
77.9
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
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
Blueprint Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..)
106.3
172.7
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
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 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3095 lb
Curb Weight
3005 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.91 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

General

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
DEH
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
148 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
20.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.3 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
20.91 lb/hp
20.3 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
40 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
31 mpg
city
36 mpg
48 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
547 mi
Range
633 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
547 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
102.4 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
111.8 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
257 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft