The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 22,300
€ 21,700
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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 BMT is 5.9 inches longer, 3.4 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the New Beetle 2.0.
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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 BMT
New Beetle 2.0
2970 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.6 %
General
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
New Beetle 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CZD*
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
113 hp
New Beetle 2.0
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
New Beetle 2.0
126 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 2.0
▶ REPLAY
20.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.43 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.07 lb/hp
26.43 lb/hp
New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
26 mpg
New Beetle 2.0
34 mpg
city
18 mpg
49 mpg
highway
34 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
610 mi
Range
372 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
610 mi
372 mi
New Beetle 2.0
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).
174.3 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
106.1 kWh
174.3 kWh
New Beetle 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
New Beetle 2.0
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
977 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
