The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Ford Focus 1.6 LPG (Gasoline) (14 - 17)
€ 19,700
€ 23,700
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 1.6 LPG.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
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 1.6 LPG
2899 lb
Curb Weight
2798 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4023 lb
Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.48 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
9C
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BFS*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
115 hp
at 6400 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
115 hp
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
103 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
103 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
109 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
No data
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
0 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
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28.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.33 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
28.7 lb/hp
24.33 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
28 mpg
40 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
20 mpg
city
28 mpg
36 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
412 mi
Range
579 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
412 mi
579 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
Environmental Impact
157.2 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 1.6
157.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.7 cu ft
