The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 20,100
€ 21,900
€ 20,100
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 1.4 TSI and the Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG are absolutely identical. Both are 168.4 inches long, 71.2 inches wide and 58.5 inches tall.
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG
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 1.4 TSI
Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG
2996 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
31 lb
1.02 %
General
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG
16
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
*CTH*
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
158 hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG
Performance
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG
129 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG
▶ REPLAY
18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.16 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI
18.96 lb/hp
19.16 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
38 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG
27 mpg
city
31 mpg
44 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
518 mi
Range
551 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI
518 mi
551 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG
Environmental Impact
125 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 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
117.5 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
862 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
