Ford Fusion 2005 vs Volkswagen Beetle 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 80 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 124 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.7 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Beetle is a more dynamic driving. Ford Fusion engine produces 35 HP less power than Volkswagen Beetle, whereas torque is 46 NM less than Volkswagen Beetle. Due to the lower power, Ford Fusion reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 8.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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The Ford Fusion is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Fusion consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Beetle, which means that by driving the Ford Fusion over 15,000 km in a year you can save 330 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Fusion consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Beetle. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 790 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Fusion gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 580'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volkswagen Beetle engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Ford Fiesta | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Volkswagen Bora | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volkswagen Beetle engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.02 m | 4.08 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.53 m | 1.50 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Ford Fusion is 6 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Beetle, width is practically the same , while the height of Ford Fusion is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 337 litres | 209 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1175 litres | 525 litres | |
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Ford Fusion has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Ford Fusion has 128 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Beetle. The Volkswagen Beetle may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Fusion (by 650 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Fusion is 0.6 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Beetle, which means Ford Fusion can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`605 | 1`650 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Ford Fusion has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Beetle has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Ford Fusion, so Ford Fusion quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 1800 | |
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