The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 18,400
€ 22,100
€ 18,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT and the Beetle 1.6 TDI are absolutely identical. Both are 168.4 inches long, 71.2 inches wide and 58.5 inches tall.
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.6 TDI
58.5
71.2
79.6
58.5
71.2
79.6
71.2 in
Width
71.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.5 in
Height
58.5 in
99.9
168.4
99.9
168.4
168.4 in
Length
168.4 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.6 TDI
2901 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.3 %
General
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.6 TDI
16
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
104 hp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.6 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
27.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
27.89 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
50 mpg
Beetle 1.6 TDI
36 mpg
city
43 mpg
51 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
645 mi
Range
727 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
645 mi
727 mi
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
96.7 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
96.7 kWh
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
979 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
