The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..)
€ 20,600
€ 35,500
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500
ⓘ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 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT is 3.9 inches shorter and 1.4 inches taller.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
58.6
71.9
79.6
57.2
71.9
77.9
71.9 in
Width
71.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
58.6 in
Height
57.2 in
99.4
168.8
106.3
172.8
168.8 in
Length
172.8 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
370 lb
11.13 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
16
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
276 hp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
306 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
306 lb‑ft
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
112 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
▶ REPLAY
28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.05 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
28.4 lb/hp
12.05 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
46 mpg
30 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
39 mpg
city
21 mpg
51 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
670 mi
Range
414 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
670 mi
414 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
147.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
96.6 kWh
147.7 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
