The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus ST (12 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 28,300
€ 21,900
€ 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 3.1 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Ford Focus ST
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
58.4
71.8
79.3
58.5
71.2
79.6
71.8 in
Width
71.2 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.4 in
Height
58.5 in
104.3
171.6
99.9
168.4
171.6 in
Length
168.4 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus ST
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
2939 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.91 %
General
Ford Focus ST
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
DYB
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Focus ST
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
247 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Ford Focus ST
247 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
266 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus ST
266 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
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
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus ST
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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11.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.16 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST
11.9 lb/hp
19.16 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus ST
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Ford Focus ST
33 mpg
38 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
24 mpg
city
31 mpg
42 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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).
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
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus ST
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1250 lb
Maximum Payload
875 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
