Volkswagen Beetle 1998 vs Ford Fusion 2002
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Engines: | 1.4 - 3.2 | 1.2 - 1.6 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 - 224 HP | 68 - 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 126 - 320 NM | 110 - 204 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 - 14.6 seconds | 10.9 - 15.5 seconds | |
| In general, Volkswagen Beetle are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Ford Fusion. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 - 11.9 | 4.4 - 7.7 | |
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Volkswagen Beetle petrol engines consumes on average 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than Ford Fusion. On average, Volkswagen Beetle equipped with diesel engines consume 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fusion. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.08 m | 4.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.53 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Beetle is 6 cm longer than the Ford Fusion, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Beetle is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 210 litres | 337 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
770 litres | 1175 litres | |
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Ford Fusion has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Volkswagen Beetle uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Fusion (by 405 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 9.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Beetle is 1 metres more than that of the Ford Fusion, which means Volkswagen Beetle can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 1`692 kg | ~ 1`623 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`296 kg | ~ 1`088 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 396 kg | ~ 535 kg | |
| Volkswagen Beetle load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 35 procentiem less than Ford Fusion. Therefore, Ford Fusion is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1800 | |
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