The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Ethanol) (11 - 12)
€ 28,900

€ 20,300

€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT is 2.8 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
59.1
71.7
79.6
58.4
71.8
79.3
71.7 in
Width
71.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
59.1 in
Height
58.4 in
100
168.7
104.3
171.6
168.7 in
Length
171.6 in
100 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2813 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4023 lb

Weight Difference:
262 lb
8.52 %

General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
16
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Ethanol

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CZD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
118 hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
117 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
117 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
124 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
▶ REPLAY
20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.84 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.78 lb/hp
23.84 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
43 mpg
29 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
36 mpg
city
22 mpg
48 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
422 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
422 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
256.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
256.7 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1210 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft








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