The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi (14 - 18)
€ 20,100
€ 24,000
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 3.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
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 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
3000 lb
Curb Weight
2961 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.33 %
General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
16
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 TDCi Start/Stopp
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
118 hp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
112 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.09 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
25.09 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
62 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
44 mpg
city
55 mpg
57 mpg
highway
69 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
759 mi
Range
867 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
759 mi
867 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
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).
78.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
1228 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.7 cu ft
