The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 32,900
€ 23,800
€ 32,900
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 2.3 EcoBoost is 4.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI.
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
57.2
71.9
77.9
58.5
71.2
79.6
71.9 in
Width
71.2 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.2 in
Height
58.5 in
106.3
172.8
99.9
168.4
172.8 in
Length
168.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
201 lb
6.05 %
General
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
DEH
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 2.3 EcoBoost
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
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
276 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
310 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
310 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
12.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
12.05 lb/hp
22.64 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
30 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
22 mpg
city
34 mpg
38 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
409 mi
Range
633 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
409 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
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 2.3 EcoBoost
149.7 kWh
111 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
301 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
