The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) vs. Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue (18 - ..)
€ 21,900
€ 24,400
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 3.9 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
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
172.4
168.4 in
Length
172.4 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3005 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.31 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
16
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CFF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
118 hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
123 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
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22.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.47 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.28 lb/hp
25.47 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
67 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
67 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
37 mpg
city
60 mpg
56 mpg
highway
71 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
697 mi
Range
835 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
697 mi
835 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
71.9 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
71.9 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1173 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
