The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi (14 - 18)
€ 27,000

€ 24,000

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT is 2.9 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
59.1
71.7
79.6
57.8
71.8
79.3
71.7 in
Width
71.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
59.1 in
Height
57.8 in
100
168.7
104.3
171.7
168.7 in
Length
171.7 in
100 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2961 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.7 %

General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
16
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
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 TDCi Start/Stopp
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
124 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
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20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.09 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.55 lb/hp
25.09 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
41 mpg
62 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
34 mpg
city
55 mpg
47 mpg
highway
69 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
600 mi
Range
867 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
600 mi
867 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Environmental Impact
108 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
108 kWh
78.2 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1228 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft








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