The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 24,500
€ 27,400
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400
ⓘ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 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 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
3005 lb
Curb Weight
3095 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb
Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.91 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Focus 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Focus 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 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 1.5 EcoBoost
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
126 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
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20.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.91 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.3 lb/hp
20.91 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
40 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
36 mpg
city
31 mpg
49 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
633 mi
Range
547 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
633 mi
547 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
102.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
963 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.4 cu ft
