The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 24,500
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 27,100
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,100

ⓘ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 TDI BMT.
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (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 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (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 TDI BMT
3005 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
214 lb
6.65 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

General

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZD*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
108 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

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

397 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
53 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
36 mpg
city
47 mpg
49 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
777 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
633 mi
777 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
90.4 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
102.4 kWh
90.4 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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