The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost (14 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 29,900
€ 21,100
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp is 3.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57.9
71.8
79.3
58.5
71.2
79.6
71.8 in
Width
71.2 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.5 in
104.3
171.7
99.9
168.4
171.7 in
Length
168.4 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
126 lb
3.98 %
General
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
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 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
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 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
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 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
266 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
154 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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12.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.17 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
12.83 lb/hp
28.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
35 mpg
57 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
27 mpg
city
50 mpg
41 mpg
highway
64 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
567 mi
Range
833 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
567 mi
833 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
84.3 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
128.7 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1296 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
