The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 22,200
€ 27,400
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400
ⓘ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 10.2 inches shorter, 4.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
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 1.8 5V Turbo
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
3014 lb
Curb Weight
3023 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.3 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
9C
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Ford Focus Active 1.0 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 L / 49 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
123 hp
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
124 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
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20.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.58 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.36 lb/hp
24.58 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
42 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
18 mpg
city
33 mpg
34 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
380 mi
Range
577 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
380 mi
577 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
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).
106.1 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
170.4 kWh
106.1 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.4 cu ft
