The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus Electric (13 - 17) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 34,900
€ 21,700
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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 Electric is 9 inches longer, 4 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 2.0.
Ford Focus Electric
VW New Beetle 2.0
58.4
71.8
79.3
59
67.8
74.7
71.8 in
Width
67.8 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
58.4 in
Height
59 in
104.3
171.6
99
162.6
171.6 in
Length
162.6 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus Electric
VW New Beetle 2.0
3748 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
761 lb
20.3 %
General
Ford Focus Electric
VW New Beetle 2.0
DYB
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Ford Focus Electric
VW New Beetle 2.0
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*AZJ*
0
Valves
2
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
143 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Ford Focus Electric
143 hp
113 hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
184 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Ford Focus Electric
184 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Ford Focus Electric
VW New Beetle 2.0
85 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus Electric
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
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26.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.43 lb/hp
Ford Focus Electric
26.21 lb/hp
26.43 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus Electric
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
26 kWh✽
( 130 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
26 mpg
Ford Focus Electric
130 MPGe
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
No data
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
23 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
90 mi
Range
372 mi
Ford Focus Electric
90 mi
372 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
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).
174.3 kWh
Ford Focus Electric
51.7 kWh
174.3 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 4
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus Electric
VW New Beetle 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
849 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
6.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
31.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
