The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus Electric (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 34,900
Ford Focus Electric (17 - 18) Ford Focus Electric
€ 26,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ substantially. The Ford Focus Electric is 4.4 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 52.7 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Ford Focus Electric
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5.8
Blueprint Ford Focus Electric (17 - 18)
71.8
79.3
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
71.8 in
Width
71.2 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
5.8 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Ford Focus Electric (17 - 18)
104.3
172.9
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
172.9 in
Length
168.4 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus Electric
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Ford Focus Electric (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
562 lb
15 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Ford Focus Electric
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
DYB
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Ford Focus Electric
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CUU*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
143 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Ford Focus Electric
143 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford Focus Electric
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Ford Focus Electric
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
85 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Electric

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
26.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
Ford Focus Electric
26.21 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus Electric
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
26 kWh✽  ( 126 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
50 mpg  ( 56 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Ford Focus Electric
126 MPGe
56 MPGe
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
No data
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
34 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
129 mi
Range
727 mi
Ford Focus Electric
129 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
53.3 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).
96.7 kWh
Ford Focus Electric
53.3 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus Electric
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
849 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
6.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
31.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft