The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost (14 - 18)

€ 21,900
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 24,100
 Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost (14 - 18) Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

ⓘ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 is 3.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
57.8
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost (14 - 18)
71.8
79.3
71.2 in
Width
71.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.5 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost (14 - 18)
104.3
171.7
168.4 in
Length
171.7 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
106 lb
3.5 %
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost (14 - 18)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
16
Generation
DYB
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
148 hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
129 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp

▶ REPLAY
19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.74 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
19.16 lb/hp
19.74 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
43 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
31 mpg
city
34 mpg
44 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
551 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
621 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
875 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.7 cu ft