Ford Fusion 2002 vs Volkswagen Beetle 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 80 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 124 NM | 126 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.7 seconds | 14.6 seconds | |
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Ford Fusion is more dynamic to drive. Ford Fusion engine produces 5 HP more power than Volkswagen Beetle, but torque is 2 NM less than Volkswagen Beetle. Thanks to more power Ford Fusion reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Ford Fusion is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Fusion consumes 0.5 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 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Fusion consumes 0.4 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 | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Beetle gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 370'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Ford Fiesta | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Octavia, Skoda Fabia, Audi A2 | |
| 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. | |||
| Volkswagen Beetle 2003 1.4 engine: Engine is known for its simplicity, compact design, and overall reliability. Many complaints from owners are related to power loss or fluctuating idle, often caused by issues with the throttle body, EGR valve, or air leaks ... More about Volkswagen Beetle 2003 1.4 engine | |||
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 | 769 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 406 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Fusion is 1 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`620 | |
| Safety: | |||
| 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 (€): | 1800 | 1800 | |
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