The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost (19 - ..)
€ 22,100
€ 32,900
€ 22,100
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 1.6 TDI is 11 cm shorter, 1.7 cm narrower and 3.4 cm taller than the Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
1361 kg
Kerb Weight
1508 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg
Weight Difference:
147 kg
9.75 %
General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
16
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
2261 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
276 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
276 bhp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
420 NM
at 3000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
250 NM
420 NM
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
111 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
79 m
0.000 sec
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
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13.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.46 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
13.09 kg/bhp
5.46 kg/bhp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
36 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
51 mpg
city
26 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
727 mi
Range
409 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
727 mi
409 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Environmental Impact
96.7 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 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
149.7 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
389 kg
Maximum Payload
492 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
375 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1354 L
