The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17) vs. Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost (18 - ..)
€ 22,600
€ 26,800
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT is 3.9 inches shorter and 0.2 inches taller.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
58.6
71.9
79.6
58.3
71.9
77.9
71.9 in
Width
71.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
58.6 in
Height
58.3 in
99.4
168.8
106.3
172.7
168.8 in
Length
172.7 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
2967 lb
Curb Weight
3018 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.69 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
16
Generation
DEH
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 BMT
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CZD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
148 hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
126 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
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20.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.39 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.05 lb/hp
20.39 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
44 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
34 mpg
city
34 mpg
49 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
610 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
610 mi
610 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
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).
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
106.1 kWh
100.4 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
957 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.4 cu ft
