The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 26,300

€ 29,800

€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘ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 BMT is 4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
59.1
71.7
79.6
58.3
71.9
77.9
71.7 in
Width
71.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
59.1 in
Height
58.3 in
100
168.7
106.3
172.7
168.7 in
Length
172.7 in
100 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
3047 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.85 %

General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
16
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
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 4500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
118 hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
110 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
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29.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.04 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
29.3 lb/hp
26.04 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
45 mpg
56 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
39 mpg
city
50 mpg
50 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
657 mi
Range
695 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
657 mi
695 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
86.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
877 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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