The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 19,500
€ 27,100
€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Beetle 1.2 TSI is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.3 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58.5
71.2
79.6
59.1
71.7
79.6
71.2 in
Width
71.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.5 in
Height
59.1 in
99.9
168.4
100
168.7
168.4 in
Length
168.7 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2859 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
359 lb
11.15 %
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
5-speed manual 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
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 hp
108 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
27.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.81 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI
27.49 lb/hp
29.81 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
53 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
33 mpg
city
47 mpg
45 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
579 mi
Range
777 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
777 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).
90.4 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
90.4 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 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
838 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
