The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 24,300

€ 23,300

€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT is just 0.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
59.1
71.7
79.6
58.6
71.9
79.6
71.7 in
Width
71.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59.1 in
Height
58.6 in
100
168.7
99.4
168.8
168.7 in
Length
168.8 in
100 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3012 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
64 lb
2.08 %

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
110 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 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
28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
28.96 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
43 mpg
52 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
35 mpg
city
47 mpg
50 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
759 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
621 mi
759 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
92.5 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
847 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








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