The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel (Gasoline) (13 - 14) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 22,000

€ 23,600

€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600
ⓘ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 1.6 Flexifuel is 9 inches longer, 4 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
58.4
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
58.4 in
Height
59 in
104.3
171.6
99
162.6
171.6 in
Length
162.6 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
2939 lb
Curb Weight
3051 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.67 %

General
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
148 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
177 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
▶ REPLAY
19.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.61 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
19.86 lb/hp
20.61 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
38 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
28 mpg
city
19 mpg
47 mpg
highway
35 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
551 mi
Range
384 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
551 mi
384 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
168.7 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
117.5 kWh
168.7 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1250 lb
Maximum Payload
873 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft







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