Volkswagen Beetle 2011 vs Ford EcoSport 2016
| Body: | Hatchback | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Beetle engine produces 35 HP less power than Ford EcoSport, whereas torque is 5 NM less than Ford EcoSport. Despite less power, Volkswagen Beetle reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 5.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 136 mm (5.4 inches) | 180 mm (7.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Ford EcoSport can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Ford EcoSport version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
| Volkswagen Beetle 2011 1.2 engine: Although the engine has a chain, its lifetime is relatively short. Vibration at idling speed tends to be excessive. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.65 m | |
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Volkswagen Beetle is larger, but lower. Volkswagen Beetle and Ford EcoSport are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 310 litres | 333 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
905 litres | 1238 litres | |
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Ford EcoSport has more luggage space. Volkswagen Beetle has 23 litres less trunk space than the Ford EcoSport. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford EcoSport (by 333 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Beetle is 0.2 metres more than that of the Ford EcoSport. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`790 | 1`715 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volkswagen Beetle is better rated in child safety tests. The Volkswagen Beetle scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Ford EcoSport has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Beetle has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Ford EcoSport, so Ford EcoSport quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9800 | 9400 | |
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