The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) vs. Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi (11 - 14)
€ 21,500

€ 19,700

€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘ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 inches shorter, 4 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
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 1.8 5V Turbo
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
2963 lb
Curb Weight
2950 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.44 %

General
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
9C
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*AWU*
Engine Code
5
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
94 hp
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
126 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
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20.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.38 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.02 lb/hp
31.38 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
29 mpg
56 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
21 mpg
city
46 mpg
37 mpg
highway
64 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
422 mi
Range
784 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
422 mi
784 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
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).
86.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
153.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
895 lb
Maximum Payload
1239 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft







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