The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 31,900
€ 21,900
€ 31,900
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 slightly. The Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue is 4.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
57.2
71.9
77.9
58.5
71.2
79.6
71.9 in
Width
71.2 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.2 in
Height
58.5 in
106.3
172.8
99.9
168.4
172.8 in
Length
168.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
3413 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
11.31 %
General
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
DEH
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel 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
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
187 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
295 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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18.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.16 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
18.25 lb/hp
19.16 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
49 mpg
38 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
40 mpg
city
31 mpg
56 mpg
highway
44 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
608 mi
Range
551 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
608 mi
551 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
98.8 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 2.0 EcoBlue
98.8 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
875 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
