The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)

€ 24,200
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 22,200
 VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200

ⓘ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 1.8 5V Turbo.
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
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 1.8 5V Turbo
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3902 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.23 %
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)

General

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
16
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZD*
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
148 hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Performance

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
126 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

▶ REPLAY
20.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.36 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.32 lb/hp
20.36 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
26 mpg
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
37 mpg
city
18 mpg
50 mpg
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
380 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
645 mi
380 mi
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
170.4 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
170.4 kWh
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
983 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft