The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue (18 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 29,400

€ 24,700

€ 29,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 2.0 EcoBlue is 4.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3292 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
159 lb
4.83 %

General
Ford Focus Active 2.0 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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
148 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
273 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
273 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
128 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.17 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
22.24 lb/hp
21.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
53 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
42 mpg
city
45 mpg
65 mpg
highway
59 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
664 mi
Range
759 mi
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
664 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
92.5 kWh
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
90.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft







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