The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17) vs. Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 22,600
€ 26,300
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT is 3.5 inches shorter and 1.4 inches taller.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
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 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
2967 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
106 lb
3.45 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
16
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CZD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
118 hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
126 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
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20.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.04 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.05 lb/hp
26.04 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
56 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
34 mpg
city
50 mpg
49 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
610 mi
Range
695 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
610 mi
695 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Environmental Impact
106.1 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 1.4 TSI BMT
106.1 kWh
86.4 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
957 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
