The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 19,500
€ 20,100
€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI.
Beetle 1.2 TSI
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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 1.9 TDI
2859 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
152 lb
5.05 %
General
Beetle 1.2 TSI
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
16
Generation
9C
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
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 hp
104 hp
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
Beetle 1.2 TSI
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
27.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI
27.49 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.2 TSI
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
44 mpg
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
33 mpg
city
35 mpg
45 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
579 mi
Range
633 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
633 mi
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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).
111 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
111 kWh
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.2 TSI
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
888 lb
Maximum Payload
780 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
