The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus Electric (13 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 34,900
€ 22,100
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
Ford Focus Electric
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
58.4
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
58.4 in
Height
58.5 in
104.3
171.6
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 1.6 TDI
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
747 lb
19.93 %
General
Ford Focus Electric
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
DYB
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Focus Electric
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
143 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Ford Focus Electric
143 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Performance
Ford Focus Electric
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
85 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus Electric
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
26.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Ford Focus Electric
26.21 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus Electric
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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
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
130 MPGe
56 MPGe
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
No data
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
23 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
90 mi
Range
727 mi
Ford Focus Electric
90 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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).
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
51.7 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus Electric
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
849 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
6.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
31.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
