The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 19,500
€ 21,900
€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 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
58.5
71.2
79.6
58.5
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
99.9
168.4
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
2859 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
168 lb
5.55 %
General
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Beetle 1.4 TSI
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
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
*CYV*
Engine Code
*CTH*
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
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 hp
158 hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Beetle 1.4 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
27.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.16 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI
27.49 lb/hp
19.16 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
38 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI
33 mpg
city
31 mpg
45 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
579 mi
Range
551 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
551 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI
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).
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).
117.5 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
117.5 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Beetle 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
888 lb
Maximum Payload
875 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
