The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 20,100
€ 20,100
€ 20,100
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 the Beetle 1.4 TSI and the Beetle 1.6 TDI are absolutely identical. Both are 168.4 inches long, 71.2 inches wide and 58.5 inches tall.
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
2996 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.13 %
General
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
16
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
104 hp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI
18.96 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
52 mpg
Beetle 1.6 TDI
27 mpg
city
44 mpg
44 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
518 mi
Range
759 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI
518 mi
759 mi
Beetle 1.6 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
92.5 kWh
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
862 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
