The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..)
€ 17,500
€ 35,500
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW New Beetle 1.4 is 10.2 inches shorter, 4.1 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost.
VW New Beetle 1.4
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
59
67.8
74.7
57.2
71.9
77.9
67.8 in
Width
71.9 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
59 in
Height
57.2 in
99
162.6
106.3
172.8
162.6 in
Length
172.8 in
99 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.4
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
2771 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
553 lb
16.63 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.4
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
9C
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.4
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BCA*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
74 hp
276 hp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
306 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
93 lb‑ft
306 lb‑ft
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.4
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
100 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
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37.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.05 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
37.45 lb/hp
12.05 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.4
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
33 mpg
30 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
25 mpg
city
21 mpg
41 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
482 mi
Range
414 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
482 mi
414 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
147.7 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
134.5 kWh
147.7 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.4
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
