The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel (Gasoline) (13 - 14)
€ 17,500
€ 22,000
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘ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 9 inches shorter, 4 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel.
VW New Beetle 1.4
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
59
67.8
74.7
58.4
71.8
79.3
67.8 in
Width
71.8 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
59 in
Height
58.4 in
99
162.6
104.3
171.6
162.6 in
Length
171.6 in
99 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.4
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
2771 lb
Curb Weight
2939 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
168 lb
5.72 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.4
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.4
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BCA*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
74 hp
148 hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
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 1.6 Flexifuel
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.4
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
100 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
▶ REPLAY
37.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.86 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
37.45 lb/hp
19.86 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.4
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
33 mpg
38 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
25 mpg
city
28 mpg
41 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
551 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
482 mi
551 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
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).
117.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
134.5 kWh
117.5 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.4
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1250 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.5 cu ft
