The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost (18 - ..) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10)
€ 26,800
€ 18,700
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700
ⓘ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 EcoBoost is 10.2 inches longer, 4.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.6.
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW New Beetle 1.6
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 EcoBoost
VW New Beetle 1.6
3018 lb
Curb Weight
2815 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
203 lb
6.73 %
General
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW New Beetle 1.6
DEH
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW New Beetle 1.6
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
148 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
177 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW New Beetle 1.6
128 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
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20.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.87 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
20.39 lb/hp
27.87 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
44 mpg
31 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
34 mpg
city
23 mpg
52 mpg
highway
40 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
610 mi
Range
455 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
610 mi
455 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
142.1 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
100.4 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
232 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
