The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)

€ 35,500
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..) Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
€ 25,100
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost is 3.9 inches longer and 1.4 inches lower.
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57.2
Blueprint Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..)
71.9
77.9
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
71.9 in
Width
71.9 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.2 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..)
106.3
172.8
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
172.8 in
Length
168.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
192 lb
5.78 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)

General

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
276 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
306 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
306 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
12.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.17 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
12.05 lb/hp
21.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
30 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21 mpg
city
44 mpg
41 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
414 mi
Range
759 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
414 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
92.5 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
147.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
301 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
990 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft