The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

€ 20,300
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 27,000
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘ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 smaller in every dimension. It's 0.3 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
71.2 in
Width
71.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.5 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
168.4 in
Length
168.7 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
2959 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.76 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

General

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
16
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
148 hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI 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 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
28.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
28.45 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
46 mpg
41 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
39 mpg
city
34 mpg
51 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
600 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
670 mi
600 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
108 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
96.6 kWh
108 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
988 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft