The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT (14 - 18)
€ 17,500
€ 16,500
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,500
ⓘ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 Ti-VCT.
VW New Beetle 1.4
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
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 Ti-VCT
2771 lb
Curb Weight
2787 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4023 lb
Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.54 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.4
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
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 1.6 Ti-VCT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*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
84 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
74 hp
84 hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
104 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
93 lb‑ft
104 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.4
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
100 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
▶ REPLAY
37.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.18 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
37.45 lb/hp
33.18 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.4
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
33 mpg
40 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
25 mpg
city
28 mpg
41 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
579 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
482 mi
579 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
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).
111.8 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
134.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.4
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1237 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.7 cu ft
