The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) vs. Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 21,400
€ 28,700
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT is 3.9 inches shorter and 0.2 inches taller.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
58.6
71.9
79.6
58.3
71.9
77.9
71.9 in
Width
71.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
58.6 in
Height
58.3 in
99.4
168.8
106.3
172.7
168.8 in
Length
172.7 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3095 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.78 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
16
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
148 hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
113 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
▶ REPLAY
28.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.91 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28.44 lb/hp
20.91 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
40 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
48 mpg
city
31 mpg
62 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
814 mi
Range
547 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
814 mi
547 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1030 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.4 cu ft
