The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 (05 - 10)
€ 35,500

€ 19,700

€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘ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 2.0.
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW New Beetle 2.0
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 2.0
3325 lb
Curb Weight
2912 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb

Weight Difference:
412 lb
12.39 %

General
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW New Beetle 2.0
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW New Beetle 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
276 hp
113 hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
306 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
306 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW New Beetle 2.0
155 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW New Beetle 2.0
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12.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.77 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
12.05 lb/hp
25.77 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
30 mpg
27 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
21 mpg
city
20 mpg
41 mpg
highway
35 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
414 mi
Range
393 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
414 mi
393 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
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).
164.8 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
147.7 kWh
164.8 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
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 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft






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