The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 20,100
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) Beetle 1.6 TDI
€ 21,900
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the Beetle 1.6 TDI and the Beetle 1.4 TSI are absolutely identical. Both are 4278 mm long, 1808 mm wide and 1486 mm tall.
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Beetle 1.4 TSI
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
1808
2021
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
1808
2021
1808 mm
Width
1808 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1486 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
2537
4278
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
2537
4278
4278 mm
Length
4278 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 1.6 TDI
Beetle 1.4 TSI
1361 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1770 kg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
12 kg
0.87 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Beetle 1.6 TDI
Beetle 1.4 TSI
16
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Beetle 1.6 TDI
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
158 bhp
Beetle 1.4 TSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 1.6 TDI
250 NM
240 NM
Beetle 1.4 TSI

Performance

Beetle 1.6 TDI
Beetle 1.4 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

160 m
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

115 m
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
13.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.69 kg/bhp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
13.09 kg/bhp
8.69 kg/bhp
Beetle 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.6 TDI
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Beetle 1.6 TDI
63 mpg
46 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI
52 mpg
city
37 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
551 mi
Beetle 1.6 TDI
759 mi
551 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI
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).
117.5 kWh
Beetle 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
117.5 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 1.6 TDI
Beetle 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
389 kg
Maximum Payload
397 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L