The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue (18 - ..)
€ 22,200
€ 27,900
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘ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 1.5 EcoBlue.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
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 1.5 EcoBlue
3014 lb
Curb Weight
3005 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.3 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
9C
Generation
DEH
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 Active 1.5 EcoBlue
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
118 hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
124 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
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20.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.47 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.36 lb/hp
25.47 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
67 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
67 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
18 mpg
city
60 mpg
34 mpg
highway
71 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
380 mi
Range
835 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
380 mi
835 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
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).
71.9 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
170.4 kWh
71.9 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1173 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
