The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost (19 - ..)
€ 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 11 cm shorter, 1.7 cm narrower and 3.4 cm taller than the Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
1486
1808
2021
1452
1825
1979
1808 mm
Width
1825 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1979 mm
1486 mm
Height
1452 mm
2537
4278
2700
4388
4278 mm
Length
4388 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1508 kg
1770 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg
Weight Difference:
135 kg
8.95 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
16
Generation
DEH
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 2.3 EcoBoost
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
2261 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
276 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
276 bhp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
420 NM
at 3000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
240 NM
420 NM
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
79 m
0.000 sec
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
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8.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.46 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
8.69 kg/bhp
5.46 kg/bhp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
46 mpg
36 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
37 mpg
city
26 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
551 mi
Range
409 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
409 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
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).
149.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
149.7 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
397 kg
Maximum Payload
492 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
375 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1354 L
