The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. Ford Focus 1.6 LPG (Autogas) (14 - 17)
€ 20,100
€ 23,700
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 1.6 LPG.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
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 1.6 LPG
3000 lb
Curb Weight
2798 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4023 lb
Weight Difference:
203 lb
6.77 %
General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
16
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
115 hp
at 6400 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
115 hp
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
103 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
103 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
112 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
No data
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
0 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.33 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
24.33 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
31 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
44 mpg
city
20 mpg
57 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
759 mi
Range
331 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
759 mi
331 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
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).
113.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
113.5 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.7 cu ft
