The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)

€ 27,000
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 21,500
 VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.2 inches longer, 3.9 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
67.8
74.7
71.7 in
Width
67.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
59.1 in
Height
59 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
99
162.6
168.7 in
Length
162.6 in
100 in
Wheelbase
99 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2963 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.6 %
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)

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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual 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
124 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
41 mpg
29 mpg
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
34 mpg
city
21 mpg
47 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
600 mi
Range
422 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
600 mi
422 mi
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
153.5 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
108 kWh
153.5 kWh
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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