The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel (Ethanol) (11 - 12)
€ 22,100

€ 20,300

€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Beetle 1.6 TDI is 3.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
58.5
71.2
79.6
58.4
71.8
79.3
71.2 in
Width
71.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.5 in
Height
58.4 in
99.9
168.4
104.3
171.6
168.4 in
Length
171.6 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
3000 lb
Curb Weight
2813 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4023 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
6.23 %

General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
16
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Ethanol

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
118 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
118 hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
117 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
117 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
111 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.84 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
23.84 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
29 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
43 mpg
city
22 mpg
53 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
727 mi
Range
422 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
727 mi
422 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
256.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
256.7 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Flexifuel
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
1210 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft








25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.5 cu ft