The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue (18 - ..) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 23,100
€ 23,600
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600
ⓘ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 1.5 EcoBlue 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 1.5 EcoBlue
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 1.5 EcoBlue
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3005 lb
Curb Weight
3051 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.51 %
General
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
DEH
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*AWU*
2
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
94 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
94 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
221 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
114 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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31.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.61 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
31.97 lb/hp
20.61 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
67 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mpg
city
19 mpg
71 mpg
highway
35 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
835 mi
Range
384 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
835 mi
384 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Environmental Impact
71.9 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).
168.7 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
71.9 kWh
168.7 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
183 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1173 lb
Maximum Payload
873 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
