The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Ford Focus Electric (17 - 18)
€ 23,800
€ 34,900
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ substantially. The VW Beetle 2.0 TDI is 4.4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 52.7 inches taller than the Ford Focus Electric.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus Electric
58.5
71.2
79.6
5.8
71.8
79.3
71.2 in
Width
71.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.5 in
Height
5.8 in
99.9
168.4
104.3
172.9
168.4 in
Length
172.9 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus Electric
3124 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
624 lb
16.65 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus Electric
16
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus Electric
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
*CFF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
143 hp
Ford Focus Electric
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Electric
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus Electric
121 mph
Maximum Speed
85 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus Electric
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22.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.21 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.64 lb/hp
26.21 lb/hp
Ford Focus Electric
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus Electric
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
( 49 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
26 kWh✽
( 126 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
49 MPGe
126 MPGe
Ford Focus Electric
34 mpg
city
No data
51 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
34 kWh
633 mi
Range
129 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
633 mi
129 mi
Ford Focus Electric
Environmental Impact
111 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).
53.3 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
53.3 kWh
Ford Focus Electric
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus Electric
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
849 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.7 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft
