The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost (18 - ..)
€ 20,600

€ 20,700

€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT is 3.5 inches shorter and 1.4 inches taller.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
58.6
71.9
79.6
57.2
71.9
77.9
71.9 in
Width
71.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
58.6 in
Height
57.2 in
99.4
168.8
106.3
172.4
168.8 in
Length
172.4 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
2954 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb

Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.35 %

General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
16
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
99 hp
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
112 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
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28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.44 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
28.4 lb/hp
29.44 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
46 mpg
50 mpg
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
39 mpg
city
41 mpg
51 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
670 mi
Range
687 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
670 mi
687 mi
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
89 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
96.6 kWh
89 kWh
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft







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