The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi (14 - 15)
€ 17,500
€ 22,500
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘ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 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp.
VW New Beetle 1.4
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi 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 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
2771 lb
Curb Weight
2945 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.91 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.4
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
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 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
74 hp
113 hp
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
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 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.4
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
100 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
▶ REPLAY
37.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.06 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
37.45 lb/hp
26.06 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.4
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
33 mpg
56 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
25 mpg
city
46 mpg
41 mpg
highway
64 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
482 mi
Range
784 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
482 mi
784 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi 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).
86.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
134.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.4
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.7 cu ft
