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 9.1 inches longer, 4 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.6.
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
VW New Beetle 1.6
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 1.6 LPG
VW New Beetle 1.6
2798 lb
Curb Weight
2815 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.64 %
General
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
VW New Beetle 1.6
DYB
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
115 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
115 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
103 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
103 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
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 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
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24.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.87 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
24.33 lb/hp
27.87 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
31 mpg
31 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
20 mpg
city
23 mpg
43 mpg
highway
40 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
VW New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1226 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
35.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
