The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 20,600
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 21,400
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 20,600
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 DSG (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 DSG (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
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.81 %
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
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

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
28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.44 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
28.4 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
46 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
46 mpg
56 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
39 mpg
city
48 mpg
51 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
814 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
670 mi
814 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).
86.4 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
96.6 kWh
86.4 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 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
970 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