The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost (18 - ..)
€ 27,000

€ 25,500

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT is 4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
59.1
71.7
79.6
58.3
71.9
77.9
71.7 in
Width
71.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
59.1 in
Height
58.3 in
100
168.7
106.3
172.7
168.7 in
Length
172.7 in
100 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb

Weight Difference:
128 lb
4.21 %

General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Focus Active 1.0 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 1.0 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 L / 49 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
123 hp
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
124 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.7 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.55 lb/hp
23.7 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
41 mpg
49 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
34 mpg
city
40 mpg
47 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
600 mi
Range
673 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
600 mi
673 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
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).
90.9 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
108 kWh
90.9 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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