The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT (14 - 18)
€ 21,900
€ 16,500
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,500
ⓘ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 is 3.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
58.5
71.2
79.6
57.8
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
99.9
168.4
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 1.6 Ti-VCT
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2787 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4023 lb
Weight Difference:
240 lb
7.93 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
84 hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
104 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
104 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
▶ REPLAY
19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.18 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
19.16 lb/hp
33.18 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
40 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
31 mpg
city
28 mpg
44 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
551 mi
Range
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
579 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
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).
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 1.6 Ti-VCT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
875 lb
Maximum Payload
1237 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.7 cu ft
