The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)

€ 20,100
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 21,400
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Beetle 1.4 TSI is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
71.2
79.6
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
71.2 in
Width
71.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.5 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
168.4 in
Length
168.8 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2996 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.44 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)

General

Beetle 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
108 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Beetle 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.44 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI
18.96 lb/hp
28.44 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
56 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
27 mpg
city
48 mpg
44 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
814 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI
518 mi
814 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
86.4 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
86.4 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
862 lb
Maximum Payload
1030 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft