The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost (12 - 14)
€ 20,100

€ 20,500

€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Beetle 1.4 TSI is 3.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
58.5
71.2
79.6
58.4
71.8
79.3
71.2 in
Width
71.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.5 in
Height
58.4 in
99.9
168.4
104.3
171.6
168.4 in
Length
171.6 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
2996 lb
Curb Weight
2820 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.87 %

General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
16
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
123 hp
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
129 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
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18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.93 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
18.96 lb/hp
22.93 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
47 mpg
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
27 mpg
city
37 mpg
44 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
518 mi
Range
684 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
518 mi
684 mi
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Environmental Impact
125 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).
94.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
94.8 kWh
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
862 lb
Maximum Payload
1369 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft








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