The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

€ 22,300
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 24,500
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT 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 DSG.
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (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 BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (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 BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG
2970 lb
Curb Weight
3005 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.16 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

General

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG
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
148 hp
148 hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG

Performance

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG
126 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG

▶ REPLAY
20.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.3 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.07 lb/hp
20.3 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
44 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG
34 mpg
city
36 mpg
49 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
633 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
610 mi
633 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG
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).
102.4 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
106.1 kWh
102.4 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
977 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft