The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost (18 - ..) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)

€ 26,800
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost (18 - ..) Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
€ 22,200
 VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200

ⓘ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 1.8 5V Turbo.
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
58.3
Blueprint Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost (18 - ..)
71.9
77.9
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
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
Blueprint Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost (18 - ..)
106.3
172.7
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
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 1.8 5V Turbo
3018 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3902 lb
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.13 %
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)

General

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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
4-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
148 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
177 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Performance

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
128 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

▶ REPLAY
20.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.36 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
20.39 lb/hp
20.36 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
44 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
34 mpg
city
18 mpg
52 mpg
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
380 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
610 mi
380 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
170.4 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
100.4 kWh
170.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
232 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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