The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 20,300
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 21,900
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI are absolutely identical. Both are 168.4 inches long, 71.2 inches wide and 58.5 inches tall.
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
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 1.4 TSI
2959 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3902 lb
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.25 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
*CYV*
Engine Code
*CTH*
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
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
158 hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.4 TSI

Performance

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
46 mpg
38 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
city
31 mpg
51 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
551 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
670 mi
551 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI
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).
117.5 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
96.6 kWh
117.5 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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