The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT (11 - 12)
€ 19,700
€ 17,900
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,900
ⓘ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 1.6 Ti-VCT.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
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 1.6 Ti-VCT
2899 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4023 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.41 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
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 Ti-VCT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
104 hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
109 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
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28.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
28.7 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
28 mpg
40 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
20 mpg
city
29 mpg
36 mpg
highway
50 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 Ti-VCT
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 Ti-VCT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.5 cu ft
