The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) vs. Ford Focus 1.6 LPG (Autogas) (14 - 17)
€ 21,500
€ 23,700
€ 21,500
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 1.8 5V Turbo is 9.1 inches shorter, 4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Ford Focus 1.6 LPG.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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 1.8 5V Turbo
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
2963 lb
Curb Weight
2798 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4023 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.57 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
9C
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*AWU*
Engine Code
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
115 hp
at 6400 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
115 hp
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
103 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
103 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
126 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
No data
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
0 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
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20.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.33 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.02 lb/hp
24.33 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
29 mpg
31 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
21 mpg
city
20 mpg
37 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
422 mi
Range
331 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
422 mi
331 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
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).
113.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
153.5 kWh
113.5 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Ford Focus 1.6 LPG
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
895 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
