The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 19,700

€ 29,800

€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘ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 10.2 inches shorter, 4.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
59
67.8
74.7
58.3
71.9
77.9
67.8 in
Width
71.9 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
59 in
Height
58.3 in
99
162.6
106.3
172.7
162.6 in
Length
172.7 in
99 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.6
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.66 %

General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
9C
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
118 hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
109 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
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28.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.04 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
28.7 lb/hp
26.04 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
28 mpg
56 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
20 mpg
city
50 mpg
36 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
412 mi
Range
695 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
412 mi
695 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
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).
86.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
157.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.4 cu ft