The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Ford Focus Electric (17 - 18)
€ 27,000
€ 34,900
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ substantially. The VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT is 4.1 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 53.3 inches taller than the Ford Focus Electric.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Focus Electric
59.1
71.7
79.6
5.8
71.8
79.3
71.7 in
Width
71.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
59.1 in
Height
5.8 in
100
168.7
104.3
172.9
168.7 in
Length
172.9 in
100 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Focus Electric
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
705 lb
18.81 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Focus Electric
16
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Focus Electric
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
*CZD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
143 hp
Ford Focus Electric
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Electric
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Focus Electric
124 mph
Maximum Speed
85 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus Electric
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20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.21 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.55 lb/hp
26.21 lb/hp
Ford Focus Electric
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Focus Electric
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
26 kWh✽
( 126 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
41 mpg
126 MPGe
Ford Focus Electric
34 mpg
city
No data
47 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
34 kWh
600 mi
Range
129 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
600 mi
129 mi
Ford Focus Electric
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).
53.3 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
108 kWh
53.3 kWh
Ford Focus Electric
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Focus Electric
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
849 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.7 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft
