The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. Ford Focus Electric (13 - 17)
€ 18,700
€ 34,900
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘ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 Electric.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Ford Focus Electric
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 Electric
2815 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
933 lb
24.89 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Ford Focus Electric
9C
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
Ford Focus Electric
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
*BFS*
Engine Code
2
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 0 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
143 hp
Ford Focus Electric
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Electric
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Ford Focus Electric
111 mph
Maximum Speed
85 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus Electric
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27.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.21 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
27.87 lb/hp
26.21 lb/hp
Ford Focus Electric
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Ford Focus Electric
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
26 kWh✽
( 130 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW New Beetle 1.6
31 mpg
130 MPGe
Ford Focus Electric
23 mpg
city
No data
40 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23 kWh
455 mi
Range
90 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
455 mi
90 mi
Ford Focus Electric
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).
51.7 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
142.1 kWh
51.7 kWh
Ford Focus Electric
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Ford Focus Electric
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
849 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.7 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft
