The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost (18 - ..)
€ 17,500
€ 28,000
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000
ⓘ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 10.2 inches shorter, 4.1 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost.
VW New Beetle 1.4
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
59
67.8
74.7
57.2
71.9
77.9
67.8 in
Width
71.9 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
59 in
Height
57.2 in
99
162.6
106.3
172.7
162.6 in
Length
172.7 in
99 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.4
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
2771 lb
Curb Weight
3018 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
247 lb
8.18 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.4
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
9C
Generation
DEH
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.4
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
180 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
74 hp
180 hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
93 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.4
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
100 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
▶ REPLAY
37.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
37.45 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.4
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
33 mpg
44 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
25 mpg
city
34 mpg
41 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
482 mi
Range
598 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
482 mi
598 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
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).
102.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
134.5 kWh
102.4 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.4
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.4 cu ft
