The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic (14 - 18)
€ 17,500
€ 23,700
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 VW New Beetle 1.4 is 9.1 inches shorter, 4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic.
VW New Beetle 1.4
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
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 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
2771 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
205 lb
6.89 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.4
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
9C
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 TDCi ECOnetic
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BCA*
Engine Code
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
74 hp
104 hp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
93 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.4
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
100 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
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37.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.62 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
37.45 lb/hp
28.62 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.4
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
69 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
33 mpg
69 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
25 mpg
city
62 mpg
41 mpg
highway
76 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
482 mi
Range
969 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
482 mi
969 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
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).
70 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
134.5 kWh
70 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
142 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.4
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.7 cu ft
