The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..) vs. VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)
€ 28,700
€ 17,500
€ 28,700
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 Active 1.5 EcoBoost is 10.2 inches longer, 4.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.4.
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW New Beetle 1.4
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 1.4
3095 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
324 lb
10.47 %
General
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW New Beetle 1.4
DEH
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW New Beetle 1.4
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BCA*
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
148 hp
74 hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
177 lb‑ft
93 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.4
Performance
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW New Beetle 1.4
127 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
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20.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.45 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
20.91 lb/hp
37.45 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
40 mpg
33 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
31 mpg
city
25 mpg
48 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
547 mi
Range
482 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
547 mi
482 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
Environmental Impact
111.8 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 Active 1.5 EcoBoost
111.8 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
257 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
VW New Beetle 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
