The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

€ 22,600
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17) Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 32,000
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT is just 0.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
71.9 in
Width
71.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.6 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
168.8 in
Length
168.7 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
2967 lb
Curb Weight
3283 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
315 lb
9.6 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

General

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZD*
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
217 hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
20.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.13 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.05 lb/hp
15.13 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
35 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
34 mpg
city
26 mpg
49 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
503 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
610 mi
503 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
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).
128.7 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
106.1 kWh
128.7 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
957 lb
Maximum Payload
840 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft