Ford Fusion 2002 vs Volkswagen Beetle 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 68 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.5 seconds | 13.1 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Beetle is a more dynamic driving. Ford Fusion engine produces 22 HP less power than Volkswagen Beetle, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Volkswagen Beetle. Due to the lower power, Ford Fusion reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.2 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Ford Fusion is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Fusion consumes 0.8 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 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Fusion consumes 0.6 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 | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 610'000 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: | 6 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Ford Fiesta | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Volkswagen Bora, Seat Leon | |
| 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. | |||
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: | 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`675 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Ford Fusion has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volkswagen Beetle, so Ford Fusion quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1800 | |
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