The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

€ 20,100
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) Beetle 1.6 TDI
€ 28,900
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Beetle 1.6 TDI is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.3 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
71.2
79.6
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
71.2 in
Width
71.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.5 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
168.4 in
Length
168.7 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 1.6 TDI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.44 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

General

Beetle 1.6 TDI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
16
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Beetle 1.6 TDI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Beetle 1.6 TDI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.6 TDI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Beetle 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
43 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
city
36 mpg
57 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
621 mi
Beetle 1.6 TDI
759 mi
621 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
104.1 kWh
Beetle 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 1.6 TDI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
858 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft