The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus Electric (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
€ 34,900

€ 26,700

€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 TSI.
Ford Focus Electric
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5.8
71.8
79.3
58.5
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
104.3
172.9
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 TSI
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
624 lb
16.65 %

General
Ford Focus Electric
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
DYB
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus Electric
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CPL*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
143 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Ford Focus Electric
143 hp
207 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Ford Focus Electric
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Ford Focus Electric
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
85 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Electric
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
26.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.09 lb/hp
Ford Focus Electric
26.21 lb/hp
15.09 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus Electric
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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
32 mpg
Ford Focus Electric
126 MPGe
32 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
No data
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
34 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
129 mi
Range
468 mi
Ford Focus Electric
129 mi
468 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
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).
138.2 kWh
Ford Focus Electric
53.3 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus Electric
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
849 lb
Maximum Payload
911 lb
6.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft







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