The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
€ 29,900

€ 18,600

€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,600
ⓘ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. 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 1.2 TSI BMT
58.3
71.9
77.9
58.6
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
106.3
172.7
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 1.2 TSI BMT
3095 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.4 %

General
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 1.2 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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
180 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
180 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
177 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 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 BMT
▶ REPLAY
17.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
17.19 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
40 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
31 mpg
city
36 mpg
48 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
547 mi
Range
645 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
547 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 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).
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).
100.4 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
111.8 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








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