The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) vs. Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost (18 - ..)
€ 21,500
€ 25,500
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘ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 1.8 5V Turbo is 9.8 inches shorter, 4.1 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
59
67.8
74.7
57.2
71.9
77.9
67.8 in
Width
71.9 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
59 in
Height
57.2 in
99
162.6
106.3
172.4
162.6 in
Length
172.4 in
99 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
2963 lb
Curb Weight
3018 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.82 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
9C
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*AWU*
Engine Code
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
148 hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
126 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
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20.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.39 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.02 lb/hp
20.39 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
29 mpg
44 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
21 mpg
city
34 mpg
37 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
422 mi
Range
610 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
422 mi
610 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
100.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
153.5 kWh
100.4 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
895 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.4 cu ft
