The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi (11 - 14)
€ 22,200
€ 23,400
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 2.0 TDCi.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
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 2.0 TDCi
3014 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.8 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
9C
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*AWU*
Engine Code
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
138 hp
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
124 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
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20.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.7 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.36 lb/hp
22.7 lb/hp
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
48 mpg
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
18 mpg
city
39 mpg
34 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
380 mi
Range
761 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
380 mi
761 mi
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
Environmental Impact
170.4 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).
100.7 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
170.4 kWh
100.7 kWh
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1387 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.5 cu ft
