The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

€ 24,500
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 26,300
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300

ⓘ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 1.2 TSI BMT.
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 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 DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 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 1.2 TSI BMT
3005 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.38 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

General

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.2 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZD*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
104 hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
20.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.3 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.3 lb/hp
29.3 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
45 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
36 mpg
city
39 mpg
49 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
657 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
633 mi
657 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
98.5 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
102.4 kWh
98.5 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
963 lb
Maximum Payload
877 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft