The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost (18 - ..)
€ 20,100
€ 28,000
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 4.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
58.5
71.2
79.6
57.2
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
99.9
168.4
106.3
172.7
168.4 in
Length
172.7 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3018 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.6 %
General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
16
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
180 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
180 hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
112 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
44 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
44 mpg
city
34 mpg
57 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
759 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
759 mi
598 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
102.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
102.4 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.4 cu ft
