The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus ST (12 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)

€ 28,300
Ford Focus ST (12 - 14) Ford Focus ST
€ 27,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘ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 2.0 TSI BMT.
Ford Focus ST
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
58.4
Blueprint Ford Focus ST (12 - 14)
71.8
79.3
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint Ford Focus ST (12 - 14)
104.3
171.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
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 2.0 TSI BMT
2939 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Ford Focus ST (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
137 lb
4.45 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)

General

Ford Focus ST
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Ford Focus ST
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
247 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Ford Focus ST
247 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
266 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus ST
266 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Ford Focus ST
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
154 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
11.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.17 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST
11.9 lb/hp
14.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus ST
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Ford Focus ST
33 mpg
37 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
24 mpg
city
29 mpg
42 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
475 mi
Range
542 mi
Ford Focus ST
475 mi
542 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI 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).
119.4 kWh
Ford Focus ST
136.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus ST
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1250 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft