2000 Volkswagen Beetle vs. 2010 Ford Focus
To start off, 2010 Ford Focus is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Volkswagen Beetle would be higher. At 2,324 cc, 2000 Volkswagen Beetle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Volkswagen Beetle (167 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2010 Ford Focus. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Volkswagen Beetle should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Volkswagen Beetle weights approximately 153 kg more than 2010 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Volkswagen Beetle (220 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Focus. (184 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2000 Volkswagen Beetle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Volkswagen Beetle | 2010 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Ford |
| Model | Beetle | Focus |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2324 cc | 2000 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1327 kg | 1174 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4445 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1725 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1488 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2614 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.6 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 51 L |
