The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 20,100
€ 20,600
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI is 5.9 inches longer, 3.4 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the New Beetle 2.0.
Beetle 1.4 TSI
New Beetle 2.0
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 1.4 TSI
New Beetle 2.0
2996 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.5 %
General
Beetle 1.4 TSI
New Beetle 2.0
16
Generation
9C
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Beetle 1.4 TSI
New Beetle 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CTH*
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
113 hp
New Beetle 2.0
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Beetle 1.4 TSI
New Beetle 2.0
129 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 2.0
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18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.85 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI
18.96 lb/hp
25.85 lb/hp
New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.4 TSI
New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
25 mpg
New Beetle 2.0
27 mpg
city
18 mpg
44 mpg
highway
33 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
518 mi
Range
364 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI
518 mi
364 mi
New Beetle 2.0
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).
178.2 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
178.2 kWh
New Beetle 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.4 TSI
New Beetle 2.0
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
862 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
