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 9.1 inches longer, 4 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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 Start/Stopp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3007 lb
Curb Weight
2963 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.46 %

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
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 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
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
118 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
199 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
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
492 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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25.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.02 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
25.48 lb/hp
20.02 lb/hp
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
62 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
62 mpg
29 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
56 mpg
city
21 mpg
65 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (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
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft







35.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft