The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 24,300
€ 20,100
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 0.3 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI
59.1
71.7
79.6
58.5
71.2
79.6
71.7 in
Width
71.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59.1 in
Height
58.5 in
100
168.7
99.9
168.4
168.7 in
Length
168.4 in
100 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI
3012 lb
Curb Weight
2996 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.5 %
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
110 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
28.96 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
43 mpg
36 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI
35 mpg
city
27 mpg
50 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
518 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
621 mi
518 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
125 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
125 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
847 lb
Maximum Payload
862 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
