The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi (14 - 18)
€ 17,600
€ 21,500
€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘ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 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI is 3.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
58.5
71.2
79.6
57.8
71.8
79.3
71.2 in
Width
71.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.5 in
Height
57.8 in
99.9
168.4
104.3
171.7
168.4 in
Length
171.7 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
2809 lb
Curb Weight
2950 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.78 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
16
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 hp
94 hp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
112 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
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27.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.38 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
27.01 lb/hp
31.38 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
62 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
31 mpg
city
55 mpg
47 mpg
highway
69 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
579 mi
Range
867 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
867 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
78.2 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
895 lb
Maximum Payload
1239 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.7 cu ft
