The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Powershift (12 - 14) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 21,900
€ 23,600
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600
ⓘ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 1.8 5V Turbo.
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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 1.8 5V Turbo
2901 lb
Curb Weight
3051 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
150 lb
4.92 %
General
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
DYB
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
123 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
123 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
117 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
117 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
120 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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23.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.61 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
23.59 lb/hp
20.61 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
37 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
27 mpg
city
19 mpg
48 mpg
highway
35 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
384 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
542 mi
384 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
168.7 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
119.4 kWh
168.7 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
873 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
