The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)

€ 21,900
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 29,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 21,900
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 dimensions of the Beetle 1.4 TSI and the Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT are absolutely identical. Both are 4278 mm long, 1808 mm wide and 1486 mm tall.
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
1808
2021
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
1808
2021
1808 mm
Width
1808 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1486 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
2537
4278
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
2537
4278
4278 mm
Length
4278 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1420 kg
1770 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1860 kg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
47 kg
3.31 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)

General

Beetle 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
16
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Beetle 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
217 bhp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI
240 NM
350 NM
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Beetle 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

115 m
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

93 m
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
8.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.54 kg/bhp
Beetle 1.4 TSI
8.69 kg/bhp
6.54 kg/bhp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI
46 mpg
43 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
37 mpg
city
32 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
551 mi
Range
518 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
518 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI 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).
125 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
125 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
152 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
397 kg
Maximum Payload
440 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L