The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) vs. Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost (14 - 18)
€ 21,900
€ 24,100
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 3.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost 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 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
5.01 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
16
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CFF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
148 hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
123 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
▶ REPLAY
22.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.74 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.28 lb/hp
19.74 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
43 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
37 mpg
city
34 mpg
56 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
697 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
697 mi
621 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
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).
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
104.1 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.7 cu ft
