The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 35,500

€ 23,600

€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost is 10.2 inches longer, 4.1 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
57.2
71.9
77.9
59
67.8
74.7
71.9 in
Width
67.8 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
57.2 in
Height
59 in
106.3
172.8
99
162.6
172.8 in
Length
162.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3051 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
273 lb
8.21 %

General
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
DEH
Generation
9C
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
276 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
306 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
306 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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12.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.61 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
12.05 lb/hp
20.61 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
30 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
21 mpg
city
19 mpg
41 mpg
highway
35 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
414 mi
Range
384 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
414 mi
384 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
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).
168.7 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
147.7 kWh
168.7 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 4
301 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
873 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft






38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft