The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost (14 - 18)
€ 17,500

€ 18,200

€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,200
ⓘ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 VW New Beetle 1.4 is 9.1 inches shorter, 4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp.
VW New Beetle 1.4
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
59
67.8
74.7
57.8
71.8
79.3
67.8 in
Width
71.8 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
59 in
Height
57.8 in
99
162.6
104.3
171.7
162.6 in
Length
171.7 in
99 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.4
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
2771 lb
Curb Weight
2813 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.49 %

General
VW New Beetle 1.4
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
9C
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.4
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BCA*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
74 hp
99 hp
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
93 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.4
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
100 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
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37.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.41 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
37.45 lb/hp
28.41 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.4
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
33 mpg
51 mpg
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
25 mpg
city
41 mpg
41 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
743 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
482 mi
743 mi
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
87.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
134.5 kWh
87.2 kWh
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.4
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1376 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft







21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.7 cu ft