The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi (14 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)

€ 30,700
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi (14 - 18) Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
€ 20,100
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 30,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100

ⓘ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 TDCi Start/Stopp is 3.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
57.9
Blueprint Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi (14 - 18)
71.8
79.3
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 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 TDCi (14 - 18)
104.3
171.7
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 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 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
3225 lb
Curb Weight
2996 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
229 lb
7.1 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)

General

Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
DYB
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
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
182 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
182 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 TDCi Start/Stopp
295 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

Performance

Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
17.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
17.72 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
56 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
47 mpg
city
27 mpg
62 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
888 mi
Range
518 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
888 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
125 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
86.4 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1239 lb
Maximum Payload
862 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft