The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)

€ 28,900
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 29,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600

ⓘ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 2.0 TSI BMT.
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
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 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
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 2.0 TSI BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.76 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)

General

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
16
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZD*
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
217 hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.43 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.78 lb/hp
14.43 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
43 mpg
36 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
36 mpg
city
27 mpg
48 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
518 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
518 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
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).
125 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
125 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
915 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft