The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi (14 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17)

€ 30,700
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi (14 - 18) Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
€ 28,400
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 30,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp is 2.9 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
57.9
Blueprint Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi (14 - 18)
71.8
79.3
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
71.8 in
Width
71.9 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi (14 - 18)
104.3
171.7
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
171.7 in
Length
168.8 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3225 lb
Curb Weight
3144 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.54 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17)

General

Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
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 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
182 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
182 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
135 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
56 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
47 mpg
city
28 mpg
62 mpg
highway
43 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 2.0 TSI BMT
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 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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