The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 20,100
€ 22,100
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI DSG are absolutely identical. Both are 168.4 inches long, 71.2 inches wide and 58.5 inches tall.
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG
58.5
71.2
79.6
58.5
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
99.9
168.4
99.9
168.4
168.4 in
Length
168.4 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG
16
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
104 hp
Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG
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 1.6 TDI DSG
Performance
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG
112 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Beetle 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
50 mpg
Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG
44 mpg
city
43 mpg
57 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
759 mi
Range
727 mi
Beetle 1.6 TDI
759 mi
727 mi
Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG
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).
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 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
858 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
