The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost (12 - 14)
€ 18,700
€ 20,500
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500
ⓘ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 1.6 is 9 inches shorter, 4 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
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 1.6
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
2815 lb
Curb Weight
2820 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.14 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
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 1.6
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
123 hp
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
111 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
▶ REPLAY
27.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.93 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
27.87 lb/hp
22.93 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
31 mpg
47 mpg
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
23 mpg
city
37 mpg
40 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
455 mi
Range
684 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
455 mi
684 mi
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
94.8 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
142.1 kWh
94.8 kWh
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1369 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.5 cu ft
