The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus ST (12 - 14) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10)
€ 28,300

€ 18,700

€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Ford Focus ST is 9 inches longer, 4 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.6.
Ford Focus ST
VW New Beetle 1.6
58.4
71.8
79.3
59
67.8
74.7
71.8 in
Width
67.8 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
58.4 in
Height
59 in
104.3
171.6
99
162.6
171.6 in
Length
162.6 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus ST
VW New Beetle 1.6
2939 lb
Curb Weight
2815 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb

Weight Difference:
123 lb
4.19 %

General
Ford Focus ST
VW New Beetle 1.6
DYB
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus ST
VW New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
247 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Ford Focus ST
247 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
266 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Ford Focus ST
266 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Ford Focus ST
VW New Beetle 1.6
154 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW New Beetle 1.6
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11.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.87 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST
11.9 lb/hp
27.87 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus ST
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Ford Focus ST
33 mpg
31 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
24 mpg
city
23 mpg
42 mpg
highway
40 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
475 mi
Range
455 mi
Ford Focus ST
475 mi
455 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
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).
142.1 kWh
Ford Focus ST
136.5 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus ST
VW New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1250 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft







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