The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Powershift (11 - 14) vs. VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)
€ 24,000
€ 17,500
€ 24,000
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 2.0 TDCi is 9 inches longer, 4 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.4.
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
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 2.0 TDCi
VW New Beetle 1.4
3221 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
450 lb
13.97 %
General
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW New Beetle 1.4
DYB
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW New Beetle 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BCA*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
113 hp
74 hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
221 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
221 lb‑ft
93 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.4
Performance
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW New Beetle 1.4
122 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
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28.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.45 lb/hp
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
28.5 lb/hp
37.45 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
45 mpg
33 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
36 mpg
city
25 mpg
55 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
633 mi
Range
482 mi
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
633 mi
482 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
Environmental Impact
107 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 2.0 TDCi
107 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
VW New Beetle 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1299 lb
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
