The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)

€ 18,600
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 17) Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 21,400
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 18,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT are absolutely identical. Both are 168.8 inches long, 71.9 inches wide and 58.6 inches tall.
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
71.9 in
Width
71.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.6 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
168.8 in
Length
168.8 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2897 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.67 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)

General

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
108 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.44 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
27.86 lb/hp
28.44 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
56 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
36 mpg
city
48 mpg
51 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
814 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
645 mi
814 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
86.4 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
86.4 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
983 lb
Maximum Payload
1030 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft