The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 35,500
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..) Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
€ 22,100
 VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
57.2
Blueprint Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..)
71.9
77.9
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 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 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 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 1.6 TDI
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
324 lb
9.75 %
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
DEH
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
276 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
306 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
306 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

Performance

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
12.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
12.05 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
30 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
21 mpg
city
43 mpg
41 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
414 mi
Range
727 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
414 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
147.7 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
301 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft