The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi (11 - 14) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 22,500
€ 20,100
€ 22,500
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 TDCi Start/Stopp is 9 inches longer, 4 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI.
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
2963 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.63 %
General
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
DYB
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*BSW*
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
113 hp
104 hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
199 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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26.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
26.22 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
56 mpg
44 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
46 mpg
city
35 mpg
64 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
784 mi
Range
633 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
784 mi
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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 TDCi Start/Stopp
86.4 kWh
111 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1226 lb
Maximum Payload
780 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
