The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue (18 - ..) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 27,900
€ 20,600
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 Active 1.5 EcoBlue is 10.2 inches longer, 4.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 2.0.
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW New Beetle 2.0
58.3
71.9
77.9
59
67.8
74.7
71.9 in
Width
67.8 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
58.3 in
Height
59 in
106.3
172.7
99
162.6
172.7 in
Length
162.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW New Beetle 2.0
3005 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.8 %
General
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW New Beetle 2.0
DEH
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW New Beetle 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*AZJ*
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
118 hp
113 hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
221 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW New Beetle 2.0
119 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
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25.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.85 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
25.47 lb/hp
25.85 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
67 mpg
25 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
60 mpg
city
18 mpg
71 mpg
highway
33 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
835 mi
Range
364 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
835 mi
364 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
Environmental Impact
71.9 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).
178.2 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
71.9 kWh
178.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
198 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
VW New Beetle 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1173 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
