The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Ford Focus ST (12 - 14)
€ 21,900

€ 28,300

€ 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 3.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Ford Focus ST.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus ST
58.5
71.2
79.6
58.4
71.8
79.3
71.2 in
Width
71.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.5 in
Height
58.4 in
99.9
168.4
104.3
171.6
168.4 in
Length
171.6 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus ST
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2939 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.91 %

General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus ST
16
Generation
DYB
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus ST
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
247 hp
Ford Focus ST
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
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
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST
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19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.9 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
19.16 lb/hp
11.9 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus ST
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
33 mpg
Ford Focus ST
31 mpg
city
24 mpg
44 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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).
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
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus ST
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
875 lb
Maximum Payload
1250 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft








25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.5 cu ft