Compare Volkswagen NEW Beetle 9C facelift vs Ford Focus 3 vs Volkswagen Golf 6

Variants
1.4
1.6
1.8 Turbo
1.9 TDI
2.0
2.0 AT
1.0 EcoBoost 100
1.0 EcoBoost 125 AT
1.0 EcoBoost 125
1.5 EcoBoost 150
1.5 EcoBoost 182
1.5D 120
1.5D 95
1.5D 105
1.6 EcoBoost 150
1.6 EcoBoost 182
1.6D 105
1.6D 115
1.6D 115
1.6D 95
1.6 105
1.6 125
1.6 125 AT
1.6 85
2.0D 140
2.0D 140 AT
2.0D 150 AT
2.0D 150
2.0D 163
2.0D 163 AT
RS 350 AWD
ST 250
ST TDCi 185
1.2 TSI 105
1.2 TSI 105 DCT
1.2 TSI 85
1.4 80
1.4 TSI 122
1.4 TSI 122 DCT
1.4 TSI 160
1.4 TSI 160 DCT
1.6 102
1.6 102 DCT
1.6 BiFuel
1.6 TDI 105
1.6 TDI 105 DCT
1.8 TSI 160
2.0 TDI 110
2.0 TDI 110 DCT
2.0 TDI 140
2.0 TDI 140 4MOTION
2.0 TDI 140 DCT
GTD
GTD DCT
GTI
GTI DCT
R 2.0 TSI 4MOTION
R 2.0 TSI 4MOTION DCT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
209 L / 7.4 cu-ft ~ 769 L / 27.2 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
55.0 L / 14.5 gal
Passengers
4
5
5

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Semi-independent, coil spring
Multi-link
Multi-link
Turning Circle
10.9 m / 35.8 ft

Construction

Battery | Type
Lithium-ion
Battery | Voltage
325.0 V
Body Style
3-door Hatchback
3- / 5-door Hatchback

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
130 mm / 5.1 in
Size | Height
1498 mm / 59.0 in
Size | Length
4129 mm / 162.6 in
Size | Width
1721 mm / 67.8 in
1786 mm / 70.3 in | 2048 mm / 80.6 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1507.0 mm / 59.3 in
Track Width | Rear
1487.0 mm / 58.5 in
Wheelbase
2515 mm / 99.0 in
2578 mm / 101.5 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.38
Towing Capacity
600 kg / 1323 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1000 kg / 2205 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)
300 kg / 661 lbs (w/o brakes) | 400 kg / 882 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4

Reviews

Neofiliac score
22%
55%
58%
Pros
  • So ugly it's loved by many
  • Low fuel consumption
  • Potent engine lineup
  • Fully independent suspensions
  • Very low fuel consumption
  • Punchy engine choices
  • Good manual transmission
  • Fully independent suspensions
Cons
  • Bad 0-100kph time
  • High 0.38 drag coefficient
  • No independent rear suspensions
  • Generic design
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Bad 6-speed DSG is sued

Price

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