The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17) vs. Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..)

€ 22,600
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 35,500
 Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..) Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
€ 22,600
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 1.4 TSI BMT is 3.9 inches shorter and 1.4 inches taller.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
57.2
Blueprint Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..)
106.3
172.8
168.8 in
Length
172.8 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
2967 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
357 lb
10.74 %
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
276 hp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
306 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
306 lb‑ft
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost

▶ REPLAY
20.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.05 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.05 lb/hp
12.05 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
30 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
34 mpg
city
21 mpg
49 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
414 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
610 mi
414 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
147.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
106.1 kWh
147.7 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
957 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