The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue (19 - ..)
€ 20,600

€ 31,900

€ 20,600
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 considerably. The VW New Beetle 2.0 is 10.2 inches shorter, 4.1 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue.
VW New Beetle 2.0
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
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 2.0
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3413 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
492 lb
14.42 %

General
VW New Beetle 2.0
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
9C
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 2.0
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*AZJ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 hp
187 hp
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
125 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
Performance
VW New Beetle 2.0
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
113 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
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25.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.25 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
25.85 lb/hp
18.25 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 2.0
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
25 mpg
49 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
18 mpg
city
40 mpg
33 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
364 mi
Range
608 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
364 mi
608 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
Environmental Impact
178.2 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 New Beetle 2.0
178.2 kWh
98.8 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 2.0
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
893 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