The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi (14 - 18)
€ 21,700
€ 30,700
€ 21,700
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 2.0 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 2.0
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 2.0
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3225 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
238 lb
7.38 %
General
VW New Beetle 2.0
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 2.0
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
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
182 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 hp
182 hp
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
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 TDCi Start/Stopp
Performance
VW New Beetle 2.0
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
113 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
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26.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.72 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
26.43 lb/hp
17.72 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 2.0
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
26 mpg
56 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
18 mpg
city
47 mpg
34 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
372 mi
Range
888 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
372 mi
888 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
Environmental Impact
174.3 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 2.0
174.3 kWh
86.4 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 2.0
Ford Focus ST 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 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
