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 168.4 inches long, 71.2 inches wide and 58.5 inches tall.
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 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 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 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 TSI BMT
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.32 %
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
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
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
217 hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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

377 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
36 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
31 mpg
city
27 mpg
44 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
875 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