The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18)
€ 18,700
€ 28,400
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘ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 9.1 inches shorter, 4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Ford Focus 2.0 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 1.6
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
2815 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
392 lb
12.22 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Ford Focus 2.0 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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
148 hp
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
111 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
▶ REPLAY
27.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.68 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
27.87 lb/hp
21.68 lb/hp
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
31 mpg
53 mpg
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
23 mpg
city
45 mpg
40 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
455 mi
Range
848 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
455 mi
848 mi
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi 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).
90.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
142.1 kWh
90.4 kWh
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.7 cu ft
