The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG (Autogas) (14 - 17) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10)
€ 23,700

€ 18,700

€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700
ⓘ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 1.6 LPG is 23.1 cm longer, 10.2 cm wider and 2.9 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 1.6.
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
VW New Beetle 1.6
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 1.6 LPG
VW New Beetle 1.6
1269 kg
Kerb Weight
1277 kg
1825 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1680 kg

Weight Difference:
8 kg
0.63 %

General
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
VW New Beetle 1.6
DYB
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
VW New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1596 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
115 bhp
at 6400 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
115 bhp
101 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.6
140 NM
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
140 NM
148 NM
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
VW New Beetle 1.6
120 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
No data
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
0 m
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.6
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11.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.64 kg/bhp
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
11.03 kg/bhp
12.64 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
37 mpg
38 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
25 mpg
city
27 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
48 mpg
41 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
331 mi
Range
455 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
331 mi
455 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
Environmental Impact
113.5 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).
142.1 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
113.5 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
123 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
VW New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
556 kg
Maximum Payload
403 kg
363 L
Boot Capacity
214 L







1262 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L