The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus ST (12 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 28,300
Ford Focus ST (12 - 14) Ford Focus ST
€ 21,900
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Ford Focus ST is 8 cm longer, 1.5 cm wider and 0.2 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Ford Focus ST
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
1484
Blueprint Ford Focus ST (12 - 14)
1823
2015
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
1808
2021
1823 mm
Width
1808 mm
2015 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1484 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint Ford Focus ST (12 - 14)
2650
4358
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
2537
4278
4358 mm
Length
4278 mm
2650 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus ST
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
1333 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1770 kg
Ford Focus ST (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
40 kg
2.91 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Ford Focus ST
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
DYB
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Ford Focus ST
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1999 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
247 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Ford Focus ST
247 bhp
158 bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
360 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus ST
360 NM
240 NM
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

Performance

Ford Focus ST
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
154 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

90 m
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST

62 mph 62
mph

115 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
5.4 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.69 kg/bhp
Ford Focus ST
5.4 kg/bhp
8.69 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus ST
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Ford Focus ST
39 mpg
46 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
29 mpg
city
37 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
475 mi
Range
551 mi
Ford Focus ST
475 mi
551 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
136.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
117.5 kWh
Ford Focus ST
136.5 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus ST
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
567 kg
Maximum Payload
397 kg
363 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1148 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L