The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 26,300
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 21,100
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 26,300
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 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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3047 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.13 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

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
110 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
29.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.17 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
29.3 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
45 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
45 mpg
57 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
39 mpg
city
50 mpg
50 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
657 mi
Range
833 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
657 mi
833 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
84.3 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 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
877 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