The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 19,500

€ 22,200

€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Beetle 1.2 TSI is 5.9 inches longer, 3.4 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Beetle 1.2 TSI
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
58.5
71.2
79.6
59
67.8
74.7
71.2 in
Width
67.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
58.5 in
Height
59 in
99.9
168.4
99
162.6
168.4 in
Length
162.6 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 1.2 TSI
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
2859 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
5.11 %

General
Beetle 1.2 TSI
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Beetle 1.2 TSI
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 hp
148 hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Beetle 1.2 TSI
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
112 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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27.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.36 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI
27.49 lb/hp
20.36 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.2 TSI
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
26 mpg
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
33 mpg
city
18 mpg
45 mpg
highway
34 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
579 mi
Range
380 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
380 mi
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
170.4 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
170.4 kWh
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.2 TSI
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
888 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft







25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft