Ford Fusion 2002 vs Volkswagen Beetle 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Ford Fusion) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Volkswagen Beetle) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 68 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 126 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.5 seconds | 14.6 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Beetle is a more dynamic driving. Ford Fusion engine produces 7 HP less power than Volkswagen Beetle, but torque is 34 NM more than Volkswagen Beetle. Due to the lower power, Ford Fusion reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.2 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 2.6 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 390 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Fusion consumes 2.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Beetle. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Fusion 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: | 390'000 km | 370'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 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. Volkswagen Beetle might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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`640 | 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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