The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 19,500
€ 26,600
€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT are absolutely identical. Both are 168.4 inches long, 71.2 inches wide and 58.5 inches tall.
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
2859 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
326 lb
10.23 %
General
Beetle 1.2 TSI
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Beetle 1.2 TSI
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 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 hp
148 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
27.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI
27.49 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
50 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
33 mpg
city
43 mpg
45 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
579 mi
Range
727 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
727 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
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).
96.7 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
96.7 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
