The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost (18 - 19) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 18,700

€ 22,200

€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost is 9.8 inches longer, 4.1 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
57.2
71.9
77.9
59
67.8
74.7
71.9 in
Width
67.8 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
57.2 in
Height
59 in
106.3
172.4
99
162.6
172.4 in
Length
162.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.28 %

General
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
DEH
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
84 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
84 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
125 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
125 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
110 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
13.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
617 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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34.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.36 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
34.7 lb/hp
20.36 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
49 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
39 mpg
city
18 mpg
56 mpg
highway
34 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
673 mi
Range
380 mi
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
673 mi
380 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
170.4 kWh
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
90.9 kWh
170.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
204 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft






38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft