The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
€ 22,300

€ 22,600

€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) 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 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17).
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
58.5
71.2
79.6
58.6
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
99.9
168.4
99.4
168.8
168.4 in
Length
168.8 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
2970 lb
Curb Weight
2967 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.07 %

General
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CZD*
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
148 hp
148 hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
Performance
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
126 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
▶ REPLAY
20.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.05 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
20.07 lb/hp
20.05 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
42 mpg
42 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
34 mpg
city
34 mpg
49 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
610 mi
Range
610 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
610 mi
610 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
106.1 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
106.1 kWh
106.1 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
977 lb
Maximum Payload
957 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft