The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost (18 - ..)
€ 17,500
€ 25,500
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘ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 10.2 inches shorter, 4.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost.
VW New Beetle 1.4
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
59
67.8
74.7
58.3
71.9
77.9
67.8 in
Width
71.9 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
59 in
Height
58.3 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 Active 1.0 EcoBoost
2771 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.91 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.4
Ford Focus Active 1.0 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 Active 1.0 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 L / 49 cu in
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
74 hp
123 hp
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
93 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.4
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
100 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
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37.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.7 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
37.45 lb/hp
23.7 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.4
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
33 mpg
49 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
25 mpg
city
40 mpg
41 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
482 mi
Range
673 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
482 mi
673 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.0 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).
90.9 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
134.5 kWh
90.9 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.4
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.4 cu ft
