The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 19,500
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) Beetle 1.2 TSI
€ 24,200
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the Beetle 1.2 TSI and the Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT are absolutely identical. Both are 168.4 inches long, 71.2 inches wide and 58.5 inches tall.
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
71.2 in
Width
71.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.5 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
168.4 in
Length
168.4 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 1.2 TSI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
2859 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
148 lb
4.92 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Beetle 1.2 TSI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
16
Generation
16
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Beetle 1.2 TSI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 hp
148 hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Beetle 1.2 TSI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
27.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.32 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI
27.49 lb/hp
20.32 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.2 TSI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
44 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
33 mpg
city
37 mpg
45 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
579 mi
Range
645 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
645 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
100.4 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
100.4 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 1.2 TSI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
888 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft