The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 (05 - 10)
€ 28,900
€ 19,700
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘ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 2.0.
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
New Beetle 2.0
59.1
71.7
79.6
59
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
100
168.7
99
162.6
168.7 in
Length
162.6 in
100 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
New Beetle 2.0
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2912 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb
Weight Difference:
163 lb
5.3 %
General
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
New Beetle 2.0
16
Generation
9C
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
New Beetle 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CZD*
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
113 hp
New Beetle 2.0
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
New Beetle 2.0
124 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 2.0
▶ REPLAY
20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.77 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.78 lb/hp
25.77 lb/hp
New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
43 mpg
27 mpg
New Beetle 2.0
36 mpg
city
20 mpg
48 mpg
highway
35 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
393 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
393 mi
New Beetle 2.0
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).
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).
164.8 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
164.8 kWh
New Beetle 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
New Beetle 2.0
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
915 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
