The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 28,900
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 22,100
 VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) Beetle 1.6 TDI
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100

ⓘ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 a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.8 cm longer, 1.3 cm wider and 1.6 cm taller than the Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.6 TDI
1502
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
1821
2021
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
1808
2021
1821 mm
Width
1808 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1502 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
2540
4286
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
2537
4278
4286 mm
Length
4278 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.6 TDI
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1361 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1750 kg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
34 kg
2.44 %
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.6 TDI
16
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZD*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 bhp
104 bhp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
250 NM
250 NM
Beetle 1.6 TDI

Performance

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.6 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

122 m
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

160 m
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
9.43 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 kg/bhp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
9.43 kg/bhp
13.09 kg/bhp
Beetle 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
51 mpg
60 mpg
Beetle 1.6 TDI
43 mpg
city
51 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
727 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
727 mi
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
96.7 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
96.7 kWh
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
127 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
415 kg
Maximum Payload
389 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L