The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG (Gasoline) (12 - 14) vs. VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)
€ 23,100

€ 17,500

€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘ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 LPG is 9 inches longer, 4 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.4.
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
VW New Beetle 1.4
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 LPG
VW New Beetle 1.4
No data
Curb Weight
2771 lb
No data
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb

Weight Difference:
No data
No data

General
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
VW New Beetle 1.4
DYB
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 Ti-VCT LPG
VW New Beetle 1.4
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BCA*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
115 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
115 hp
74 hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
103 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
103 lb‑ft
93 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.4
Performance
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
VW New Beetle 1.4
120 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.4
▶ REPLAY
No data
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.45 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
0 lb/hp
37.45 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
39 mpg
33 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
28 mpg
city
25 mpg
50 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
570 mi
Range
482 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
570 mi
482 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
134.5 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
113.6 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
VW New Beetle 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
No data
Maximum Payload
866 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft







32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft