The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) vs. Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi (14 - 18)
€ 21,500
€ 30,700
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,700
ⓘ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 1.8 5V Turbo is 9.2 inches shorter, 4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
59
67.8
74.7
57.9
71.8
79.3
67.8 in
Width
71.8 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
59 in
Height
57.9 in
99
162.6
104.3
171.7
162.6 in
Length
171.7 in
99 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
2963 lb
Curb Weight
3225 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
262 lb
8.12 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
9C
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*AWU*
Engine Code
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
182 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
182 hp
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
126 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
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20.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.72 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.02 lb/hp
17.72 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
29 mpg
56 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
21 mpg
city
47 mpg
37 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
422 mi
Range
888 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
422 mi
888 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
86.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
153.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
895 lb
Maximum Payload
1239 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.7 cu ft
