The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 24,200
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 23,800
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT and the Beetle 2.0 TDI are absolutely identical. Both are 168.4 inches long, 71.2 inches wide and 58.5 inches tall.
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
71.2 in
Width
71.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.5 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
168.4 in
Length
168.4 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.75 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI
16
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZD*
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
138 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI

Performance

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
20.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.32 lb/hp
22.64 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
44 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI
37 mpg
city
34 mpg
50 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
633 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
645 mi
633 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
111 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
111 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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