The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG (Autogas) (14 - 17) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 23,700
€ 20,100
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI.
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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 1.9 TDI
1269 kg
Kerb Weight
1366 kg
1825 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1720 kg
Weight Difference:
97 kg
7.1 %
General
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
DYB
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.9 TDI
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1596 CC
Engine Capacity
1896 CC
115 bhp
at 6400 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
115 bhp
104 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
140 NM
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1800 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
140 NM
240 NM
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
No data
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
0 m
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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11.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.13 kg/bhp
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
11.03 kg/bhp
13.13 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
37 mpg
52 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
25 mpg
city
42 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
41 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
331 mi
Range
633 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
331 mi
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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).
111 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
113.5 kWh
111 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
123 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
556 kg
Maximum Payload
354 kg
363 L
Boot Capacity
214 L
1262 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L
