The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Ford Focus ST (12 - 14)

€ 21,900
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 28,300
 Ford Focus ST (12 - 14) Ford Focus ST
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Beetle 1.4 TSI is 8 cm shorter, 1.5 cm narrower and 0.2 cm taller than the Ford Focus ST.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus ST
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
1808
2021
1484
Blueprint Ford Focus ST (12 - 14)
1823
2015
1808 mm
Width
1823 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2015 mm
1486 mm
Height
1484 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
2537
4278
Blueprint Ford Focus ST (12 - 14)
2650
4358
4278 mm
Length
4358 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2650 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus ST
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1333 kg
1770 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1900 kg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
40 kg
2.91 %
Ford Focus ST (12 - 14)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus ST
16
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus ST
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1999 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
247 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
247 bhp
Ford Focus ST
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
360 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
240 NM
360 NM
Ford Focus ST

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus ST
129 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

115 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

90 m
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST

▶ REPLAY
8.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.4 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
8.69 kg/bhp
5.4 kg/bhp
Ford Focus ST

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus ST
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
46 mpg
39 mpg
Ford Focus ST
37 mpg
city
29 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
551 mi
Range
475 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
475 mi
Ford Focus ST
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
136.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
136.5 kWh
Ford Focus ST
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus ST
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
397 kg
Maximum Payload
567 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
363 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1148 L