The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus Electric (13 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 34,900
Ford Focus Electric (13 - 17) Ford Focus Electric
€ 22,300
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Ford Focus Electric is 3.1 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Ford Focus Electric
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
58.4
Blueprint Ford Focus Electric (13 - 17)
71.8
79.3
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
71.8 in
Width
71.2 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.4 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Ford Focus Electric (13 - 17)
104.3
171.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
171.6 in
Length
168.4 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus Electric
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3748 lb
Curb Weight
2970 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Ford Focus Electric (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
778 lb
20.76 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Ford Focus Electric
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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 1.4 TSI BMT
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CZD*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
143 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus Electric
143 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus Electric
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Ford Focus Electric
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
85 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Electric

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
26.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.07 lb/hp
Ford Focus Electric
26.21 lb/hp
20.07 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus Electric
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
26 kWh✽  ( 130 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
42 mpg
Ford Focus Electric
130 MPGe
42 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
No data
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
23 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
90 mi
Range
610 mi
Ford Focus Electric
90 mi
610 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
51.7 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).
106.1 kWh
Ford Focus Electric
51.7 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus Electric
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
849 lb
Maximum Payload
977 lb
6.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
31.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft