The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) vs. Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost (19 - ..)
€ 21,400
€ 32,900
€ 21,400
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. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT is 3.9 inches shorter and 1.4 inches taller.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
58.6
71.9
79.6
57.2
71.9
77.9
71.9 in
Width
71.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
58.6 in
Height
57.2 in
99.4
168.8
106.3
172.8
168.8 in
Length
172.8 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.64 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 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 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
113 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
▶ REPLAY
28.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.05 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28.44 lb/hp
12.05 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
30 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
48 mpg
city
22 mpg
62 mpg
highway
38 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
814 mi
Range
409 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
814 mi
409 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Environmental Impact
86.4 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 2.0 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
149.7 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1030 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
