The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 27,000

€ 24,200

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.3 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG.
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG
59.1
71.7
79.6
58.5
71.2
79.6
71.7 in
Width
71.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59.1 in
Height
58.5 in
100
168.7
99.9
168.4
168.7 in
Length
168.4 in
100 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.15 %

General
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CZD*
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune
148 hp
148 hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG
Performance
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG
124 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG
▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.32 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune
20.55 lb/hp
20.32 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune
41 mpg
44 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG
34 mpg
city
37 mpg
47 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
600 mi
Range
645 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune
600 mi
645 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG
Environmental Impact
108 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).
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).
100.4 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune
108 kWh
100.4 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
904 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft