The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 28,700

€ 31,600

€ 28,700
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 EcoBoost 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 EcoBoost
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 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3095 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.63 %

General
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
DEH
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
148 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
177 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.41 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
20.91 lb/hp
22.41 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
40 mpg
49 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
31 mpg
city
42 mpg
48 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
547 mi
Range
712 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
547 mi
712 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
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 EcoBoost
111.8 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
257 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1105 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