The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 21,900
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 26,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the Beetle 1.4 TSI and the Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT are absolutely identical. Both are 168.4 inches long, 71.2 inches wide and 58.5 inches tall.
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
71.2 in
Width
71.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.5 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
168.4 in
Length
168.4 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
159 lb
4.99 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Beetle 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Beetle 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
148 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Beetle 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI
19.16 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
50 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
31 mpg
city
43 mpg
44 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
551 mi
Range
727 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
727 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
117.5 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
117.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
875 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft