The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT (11 - 12) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 17,900
€ 20,100
€ 17,900
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 Ti-VCT is 9 inches longer, 4 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI.
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
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 Ti-VCT
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
2800 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
212 lb
7.04 %
General
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
DYB
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
104 hp
104 hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
111 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
26.92 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
40 mpg
44 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
29 mpg
city
35 mpg
50 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
579 mi
Range
633 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
579 mi
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Environmental Impact
111.8 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 Ti-VCT
111.8 kWh
111 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1224 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
