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 4.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
58.5
71.2
79.6
57.2
71.9
77.9
71.2 in
Width
71.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
58.5 in
Height
57.2 in
99.9
168.4
106.3
172.8
168.4 in
Length
172.8 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
324 lb
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
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
276 hp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
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
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.05 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
12.05 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
30 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
43 mpg
city
22 mpg
53 mpg
highway
38 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
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
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
