The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost (14 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 29,900
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost (14 - 18) Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
€ 23,800
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800

ⓘ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.
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
57.9
Blueprint Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost (14 - 18)
71.8
79.3
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost (14 - 18)
104.3
171.7
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
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
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.39 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
247 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
247 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
266 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
266 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

Performance

Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
154 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
12.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
12.83 lb/hp
22.64 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
35 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
27 mpg
city
34 mpg
41 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
567 mi
Range
633 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
567 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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).
111 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
128.7 kWh
111 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1296 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft