The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) vs. Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost (19 - ..)
€ 21,500
€ 32,900
€ 21,500
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 considerably. The VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo 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 1.8 5V Turbo
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 1.8 5V Turbo
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
2963 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
362 lb
10.89 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*AWU*
Engine Code
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
276 hp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
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20.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.05 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.02 lb/hp
12.05 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
29 mpg
30 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
21 mpg
city
22 mpg
37 mpg
highway
38 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
422 mi
Range
409 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
422 mi
409 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
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).
149.7 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
153.5 kWh
149.7 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
895 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
