The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 23,900

€ 20,100

€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI.
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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 1.9 TDI
3023 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.36 %

General
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
DEH
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
123 hp
104 hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
125 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
125 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
24.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
24.58 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
42 mpg
44 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
33 mpg
city
35 mpg
50 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
577 mi
Range
633 mi
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
577 mi
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Environmental Impact
106.1 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 kWh
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
106.1 kWh
111 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
237 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
780 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft






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