The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue (18 - ..)
€ 27,000
€ 27,900
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘ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
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3005 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
181 lb
5.68 %
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
118 hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
124 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
▶ REPLAY
21.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.47 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.53 lb/hp
25.47 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
50 mpg
combined
67 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
50 mpg
67 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
42 mpg
city
60 mpg
55 mpg
highway
71 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
727 mi
Range
835 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
835 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 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).
71.9 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
71.9 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 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
981 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
