The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 22,100
€ 31,300
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Beetle 1.6 TDI is 4.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
58.5
71.2
79.6
58.3
71.9
77.9
71.2 in
Width
71.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
58.5 in
Height
58.3 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 Active 2.0 EcoBlue
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3347 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
346 lb
10.34 %
General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
16
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
111 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
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28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.61 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
22.61 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
53 mpg
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
43 mpg
city
44 mpg
53 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
727 mi
Range
664 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
727 mi
664 mi
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
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).
90.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
90.4 kWh
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus Active 2.0 EcoBlue
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.4 cu ft
