The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 32,900
€ 28,500
€ 32,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘ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 TSI.
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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 TSI
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
152 lb
4.57 %
General
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
DEH
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
276 hp
207 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
310 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
310 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
12.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.32 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
12.05 lb/hp
15.32 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
30 mpg
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
22 mpg
city
23 mpg
38 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
409 mi
Range
450 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
409 mi
450 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
144 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
149.7 kWh
144 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
301 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
