The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost (18 - ..) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 28,000
€ 19,700
€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘ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 is 10.2 inches longer, 4.1 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.6.
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
VW New Beetle 1.6
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
172.7
99
162.6
172.7 in
Length
162.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
VW New Beetle 1.6
3018 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.94 %
General
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
VW New Beetle 1.6
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 1.5 EcoBoost
VW New Beetle 1.6
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
180 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
180 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
177 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
VW New Beetle 1.6
138 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
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16.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.7 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
16.77 lb/hp
28.7 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
44 mpg
28 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
34 mpg
city
20 mpg
52 mpg
highway
36 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
598 mi
Range
412 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
598 mi
412 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
157.2 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
102.4 kWh
157.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
VW New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
