The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 30,700
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi (14 - 18) Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
€ 21,900
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 30,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
57.9
Blueprint Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi (14 - 18)
71.8
79.3
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (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 TDCi (14 - 18)
104.3
171.7
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (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 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
3225 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
150 lb
4.65 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)

General

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

Engine

Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel 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
182 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
182 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

Performance

Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
56 mpg
48 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
47 mpg
city
37 mpg
62 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
888 mi
Range
697 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
888 mi
697 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 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).
100.7 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
86.4 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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