The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 27,000
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 27,100
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 27,000
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

The dimensions of the Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT and the Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT are absolutely identical. Both are 168.7 inches long, 71.7 inches wide and 59.1 inches tall.
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
71.7 in
Width
71.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59.1 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
168.7 in
Length
168.7 in
100 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.47 %
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
6-speed manual 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
124 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

 REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.81 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.55 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
41 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
41 mpg
53 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
34 mpg
city
47 mpg
47 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
600 mi
Range
777 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
600 mi
777 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
90.4 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
108 kWh
90.4 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 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
904 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