The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 26,300
€ 21,700
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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 2.0.
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
New Beetle 2.0
59.1
71.7
79.6
59
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
100
168.7
99
162.6
168.7 in
Length
162.6 in
100 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
New Beetle 2.0
3047 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.97 %
General
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
New Beetle 2.0
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
New Beetle 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CYV*
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
113 hp
New Beetle 2.0
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
New Beetle 2.0
110 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 2.0
▶ REPLAY
29.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.43 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
29.3 lb/hp
26.43 lb/hp
New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
45 mpg
26 mpg
New Beetle 2.0
39 mpg
city
18 mpg
50 mpg
highway
34 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
657 mi
Range
372 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
657 mi
372 mi
New Beetle 2.0
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).
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).
174.3 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
174.3 kWh
New Beetle 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
New Beetle 2.0
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
877 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
