The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus ST (12 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 28,300

€ 27,100

€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,100
ⓘ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 2.8 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Ford Focus ST
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58.4
71.8
79.3
59.1
71.7
79.6
71.8 in
Width
71.7 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.4 in
Height
59.1 in
104.3
171.6
100
168.7
171.6 in
Length
168.7 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus ST
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2939 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
280 lb
8.7 %

General
Ford Focus ST
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
DYB
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus ST
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
247 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Ford Focus ST
247 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
266 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus ST
266 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Ford Focus ST
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
154 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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11.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.81 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST
11.9 lb/hp
29.81 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus ST
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Ford Focus ST
33 mpg
53 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
24 mpg
city
47 mpg
42 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
475 mi
Range
777 mi
Ford Focus ST
475 mi
777 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
90.4 kWh
Ford Focus ST
136.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus ST
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1250 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft