Volkswagen Beetle 2011 vs Ford EcoSport 2012
| 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: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 186 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Beetle is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Beetle engine produces 60 HP more power than Ford EcoSport, whereas torque is 94 NM more than Ford EcoSport. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Beetle reaches 100 km/h speed 4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 8.3 | |
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The Volkswagen Beetle is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Beetle consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford EcoSport, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Beetle over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 800 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.01 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.67 m | |
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Volkswagen Beetle is larger, but lower. Volkswagen Beetle is 27 cm longer than the Ford EcoSport, 4 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Beetle is 18 cm lower. | |||
| 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. Despite its longer length, Volkswagen Beetle has 23 litres less trunk space than the Ford EcoSport. 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 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`850 | 1`800 | |
| 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 (€): | 8200 | 7000 | |
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