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 0.3 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.6 TDI
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
168.7 in
Length
168.4 in
100 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.6 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
75 lb
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
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZD*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
104 hp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
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 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

400 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.78 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
Beetle 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
43 mpg
50 mpg
Beetle 1.6 TDI
36 mpg
city
43 mpg
48 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
915 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft