The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)

€ 35,500
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..) Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
€ 20,100
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 35,500
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 2.3 EcoBoost is 4.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
57.2
Blueprint Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..)
71.9
77.9
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
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
Blueprint Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..)
106.3
172.8
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
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 1.4 TSI
3325 lb
Curb Weight
2996 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
328 lb
9.87 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)

General

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
DEH
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
276 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
306 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
306 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

Performance

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
12.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
12.05 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
30 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
21 mpg
city
27 mpg
41 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
414 mi
Range
518 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
414 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
125 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
147.7 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
301 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
862 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft