The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 23,300

€ 29,800

€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘ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 EcoBlue
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 EcoBlue
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.07 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Ford Focus Active 1.5 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 2.0 TDI BMT
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
118 hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
113 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.04 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28.47 lb/hp
26.04 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
56 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
47 mpg
city
50 mpg
56 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
759 mi
Range
695 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
695 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
86.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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