The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 18,600
€ 28,500
€ 18,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
58.6
71.9
79.6
58.5
71.2
79.6
71.9 in
Width
71.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.6 in
Height
58.5 in
99.4
168.8
99.9
168.4
168.8 in
Length
168.4 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
2897 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.7 %
General
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
16
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
207 hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.32 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
27.86 lb/hp
15.32 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
31 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
36 mpg
city
23 mpg
51 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
645 mi
Range
450 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
645 mi
450 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
144 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
144 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
983 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
