The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi (11 - 14)
€ 20,100
€ 22,500
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI is 9 inches shorter, 4 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp.
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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 1.9 TDI
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
3012 lb
Curb Weight
2963 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.63 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
9C
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BSW*
Engine Code
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 hp
113 hp
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
177 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
112 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
▶ REPLAY
28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.22 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
28.96 lb/hp
26.22 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
44 mpg
56 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
35 mpg
city
46 mpg
51 mpg
highway
64 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
633 mi
Range
784 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
784 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
Environmental Impact
111 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 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
86.4 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
780 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.5 cu ft
