The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)

€ 26,300
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 21,500
 VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500

ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.2 inches longer, 3.9 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
67.8
74.7
71.7 in
Width
67.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
59.1 in
Height
59 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
99
162.6
168.7 in
Length
162.6 in
100 in
Wheelbase
99 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3047 lb
Curb Weight
2963 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.76 %
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)

General

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
16
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
148 hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Performance

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
110 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

▶ REPLAY
29.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.02 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
29.3 lb/hp
20.02 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
45 mpg
29 mpg
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
39 mpg
city
21 mpg
50 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
657 mi
Range
422 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
657 mi
422 mi
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
153.5 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
153.5 kWh
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
877 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft