Volkswagen Beetle 2005 vs Ford Fusion 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 15.5 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Beetle is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Beetle engine produces 37 HP more power than Ford Fusion, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Ford Fusion. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Beetle reaches 100 km/h speed 4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 5.3 l/100km | |
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The Ford Fusion is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Beetle consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fusion, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Beetle could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Beetle consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fusion. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Ford Fusion 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 Fusion version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.13 m | 4.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.53 m | |
| Volkswagen Beetle is 11 cm longer than the Ford Fusion, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Beetle is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 214 litres | 337 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
769 litres | 1175 litres | |
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Ford Fusion has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volkswagen Beetle has 123 litres less trunk space than the Ford Fusion. 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 406 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Beetle is 0.6 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 (kg): | 1`720 | 1`640 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | high | |
| 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 (€): | 3400 | 3000 | |
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