2008 Ford Focus vs. 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle
To start off, both 2008 Ford Focus and 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle (113 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2008 Ford Focus. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle weights approximately 55 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Focus. (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Focus | 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Focus | New Beetle |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1388 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.5 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 1231 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
