The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (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 2.0 TDI are absolutely identical. Both are 4278 mm long, 1808 mm wide and 1486 mm tall.
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI
1486
1808
2021
1486
1808
2021
1808 mm
Width
1808 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1486 mm
Height
1486 mm
2537
4278
2537
4278
4278 mm
Length
4278 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI
1359 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1790 kg
Weight Difference:
36 kg
2.58 %
General
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI
16
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
138 bhp
Beetle 2.0 TDI
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI
240 NM
320 NM
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
8.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.11 kg/bhp
Beetle 1.4 TSI
8.6 kg/bhp
10.11 kg/bhp
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
58 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI
43 mpg
58 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI
32 mpg
city
45 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
518 mi
Range
697 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI
518 mi
697 mi
Beetle 2.0 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).
100.7 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
100.7 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
153 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
391 kg
Maximum Payload
395 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
