The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus Electric (13 - 17) vs. VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)
€ 34,900
€ 17,500
€ 34,900
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 Electric is 22.9 cm longer, 10.2 cm wider and 1.4 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 1.4.
Ford Focus Electric
VW New Beetle 1.4
1484
1823
2015
1498
1721
1897
1823 mm
Width
1721 mm
2015 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1484 mm
Height
1498 mm
2650
4358
2515
4129
4358 mm
Length
4129 mm
2650 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus Electric
VW New Beetle 1.4
1700 kg
Kerb Weight
1257 kg
2085 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1650 kg
Weight Difference:
443 kg
26.06 %
General
Ford Focus Electric
VW New Beetle 1.4
DYB
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus Electric
VW New Beetle 1.4
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BCA*
0
Valves
2
0
Cylinders
4
0 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
143 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
74 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus Electric
143 bhp
74 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.4
250 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
126 NM
at 3300 rpm
Ford Focus Electric
250 NM
126 NM
VW New Beetle 1.4
Performance
Ford Focus Electric
VW New Beetle 1.4
85 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
158 m
0.000 sec
Ford Focus Electric
62 mph
62
mph
mph
203 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
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11.89 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 kg/bhp
Ford Focus Electric
11.89 kg/bhp
16.99 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus Electric
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy
26 kWh✽
( 156 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
40 mpg
Ford Focus Electric
156 MPGe
40 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
No data
city
30 mpg
No data
motorway
49 mpg
23 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
90 mi
Range
482 mi
Ford Focus Electric
90 mi
482 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
Environmental Impact
51.7 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 Electric
51.7 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 4
0 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus Electric
VW New Beetle 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
385 kg
Maximum Payload
393 kg
237 L
Boot Capacity
214 L
1125 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L
