The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) vs. Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost (19 - ..)
€ 25,100
€ 32,900
€ 25,100
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. 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
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
192 lb
5.78 %
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
6-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
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
276 hp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 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
21.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.05 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.17 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
52 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
30 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
44 mpg
city
22 mpg
59 mpg
highway
38 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
759 mi
Range
409 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
409 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
149.7 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
188 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
990 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
