The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 31,900
€ 27,000
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue is 3.9 inches longer and 1.4 inches lower.
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57.2
71.9
77.9
58.6
71.9
79.6
71.9 in
Width
71.9 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.2 in
Height
58.6 in
106.3
172.8
99.4
168.8
172.8 in
Length
168.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3413 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
227 lb
6.65 %
General
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
DEH
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel 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
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
187 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
295 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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18.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
18.25 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
49 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
40 mpg
city
42 mpg
56 mpg
highway
55 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
608 mi
Range
727 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
608 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
96.7 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
98.8 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
