The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost (14 - 18) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 26,800
€ 20,600
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 EcoBoost Start/Stopp is 9.1 inches longer, 4 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 2.0.
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW New Beetle 2.0
57.8
71.8
79.3
59
67.8
74.7
71.8 in
Width
67.8 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
57.8 in
Height
59 in
104.3
171.7
99
162.6
171.7 in
Length
162.6 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW New Beetle 2.0
2921 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW New Beetle 2.0
DYB
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 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
180 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
180 hp
113 hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
177 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW New Beetle 2.0
138 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
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16.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.85 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
16.23 lb/hp
25.85 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
43 mpg
25 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
34 mpg
city
18 mpg
51 mpg
highway
33 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
364 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
621 mi
364 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
178.2 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
104.1 kWh
178.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW New Beetle 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
35.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
