The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Ford Focus ST (12 - 14)
€ 20,800
€ 28,300
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘ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 1.6 is 9 inches shorter, 4 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Ford Focus ST.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Ford Focus ST
59
67.8
74.7
58.4
71.8
79.3
67.8 in
Width
71.8 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
59 in
Height
58.4 in
99
162.6
104.3
171.6
162.6 in
Length
171.6 in
99 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.6
Ford Focus ST
2886 lb
Curb Weight
2939 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.8 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Ford Focus ST
9C
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
Ford Focus ST
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
247 hp
Ford Focus ST
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Ford Focus ST
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Ford Focus ST
109 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus ST
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28.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.9 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
28.57 lb/hp
11.9 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Ford Focus ST
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
30 mpg
33 mpg
Ford Focus ST
21 mpg
city
24 mpg
39 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
432 mi
Range
475 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
432 mi
475 mi
Ford Focus ST
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
136.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
149.7 kWh
136.5 kWh
Ford Focus ST
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Ford Focus ST
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
884 lb
Maximum Payload
1250 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.5 cu ft
