The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 21,900
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 29,900
 Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..) Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Beetle 1.4 TSI is 4.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
57.2
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..)
71.9
77.9
71.2 in
Width
71.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
58.5 in
Height
57.2 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..)
106.3
172.7
168.4 in
Length
172.7 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3095 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4200 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.2 %
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
16
Generation
DEH
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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
180 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
180 hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
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

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
129 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
40 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
31 mpg
city
31 mpg
44 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
551 mi
Range
547 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
547 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
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).
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
875 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.4 cu ft