The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic (14 - 18) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 (05 - 10)
€ 23,700
€ 19,700
€ 23,700
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 TDCi ECOnetic is 9.1 inches longer, 4 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 2.0.
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
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 TDCi ECOnetic
VW New Beetle 2.0
2976 lb
Curb Weight
2912 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb
Weight Difference:
64 lb
2.15 %
General
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
VW New Beetle 2.0
DYB
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
VW New Beetle 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*AZJ*
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
104 hp
113 hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
199 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
VW New Beetle 2.0
116 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
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28.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.77 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
28.62 lb/hp
25.77 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
69 mpg
27 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
62 mpg
city
20 mpg
76 mpg
highway
35 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
969 mi
Range
393 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
969 mi
393 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
Environmental Impact
70 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).
164.8 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
70 kWh
164.8 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
142 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
VW New Beetle 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
35.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
