The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 20,300

€ 21,100

€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,100
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT are absolutely identical. Both are 168.4 inches long, 71.2 inches wide and 58.5 inches tall.
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
2959 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.76 %

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

7-speed dual clutch 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
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
28.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.17 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
28.45 lb/hp
28.17 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
46 mpg
57 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
39 mpg
city
50 mpg
51 mpg
highway
64 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
670 mi
Range
833 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
670 mi
833 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
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).
84.3 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
96.6 kWh
84.3 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
988 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft