The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue (19 - ..)
€ 27,000
€ 31,900
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900
ⓘ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 2.0 EcoBlue
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 2.0 EcoBlue
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3413 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
227 lb
6.65 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
16
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
187 hp
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
124 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
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21.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.25 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.53 lb/hp
18.25 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
50 mpg
49 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
42 mpg
city
40 mpg
55 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
727 mi
Range
608 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
608 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
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).
98.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
98.8 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
981 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
