The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 22,600
€ 20,100
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 bigger in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.6 TDI
58.6
71.9
79.6
58.5
71.2
79.6
71.9 in
Width
71.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.6 in
Height
58.5 in
99.4
168.8
99.9
168.4
168.8 in
Length
168.4 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.6 TDI
2967 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.1 %
General
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.6 TDI
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 BMT
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CZD*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
104 hp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Performance
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.6 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
20.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.05 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
52 mpg
Beetle 1.6 TDI
34 mpg
city
44 mpg
49 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
610 mi
Range
759 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
610 mi
759 mi
Beetle 1.6 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
106.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
957 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
