The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi (14 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 30,700

€ 20,100

€ 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 1.6 TDI.
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
3225 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
225 lb
6.98 %

General
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
DYB
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
182 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
182 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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17.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
17.72 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
56 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
47 mpg
city
44 mpg
62 mpg
highway
57 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
888 mi
Range
759 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
888 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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).
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).
92.5 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
86.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1239 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








35.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft