The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
€ 25,700

€ 21,500

€ 25,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘ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 Start/Stopp is 23.1 cm longer, 10.2 cm wider and 2.9 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
1469
1823
2015
1498
1721
1897
1823 mm
Width
1721 mm
2015 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1469 mm
Height
1498 mm
2650
4360
2515
4129
4360 mm
Length
4129 mm
2650 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
1364 kg
Kerb Weight
1344 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg

Weight Difference:
20 kg
1.47 %

General
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
DYB
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*AWU*
2
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1499 CC
Engine Capacity
1781 CC
118 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
118 bhp
148 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 2000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
270 NM
220 NM
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
119 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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11.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.08 kg/bhp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
11.56 kg/bhp
9.08 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
74 mpg
35 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
67 mpg
city
26 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
44 mpg
53 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
867 mi
Range
422 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
867 mi
422 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
153.5 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
78.2 kWh
153.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
194 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
536 kg
Maximum Payload
406 kg
363 L
Boot Capacity
214 L







1262 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L