The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Powershift (16 - 18)
€ 21,900

€ 32,900

€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,900
ⓘ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. The VW Beetle 1.4 TSI is 8.4 cm shorter, 1.5 cm narrower and 1.5 cm taller than the Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
1486
1808
2021
1471
1823
2015
1808 mm
Width
1823 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2015 mm
1486 mm
Height
1471 mm
2537
4278
2648
4362
4278 mm
Length
4362 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2648 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1503 kg
1770 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2025 kg

Weight Difference:
130 kg
8.65 %

General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
16
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1997 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
182 bhp
at 3500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
182 bhp
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
240 NM
400 NM
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
129 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
▶ REPLAY
8.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.26 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
8.69 kg/bhp
8.26 kg/bhp
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
61 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
46 mpg
61 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
37 mpg
city
53 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
551 mi
Range
810 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
810 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
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).
94.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
94.6 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
397 kg
Maximum Payload
522 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
363 L








905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1262 L