The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 20,100
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) Beetle 1.6 TDI
€ 24,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT are absolutely identical. Both are 168.4 inches long, 71.2 inches wide and 58.5 inches tall.
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
71.2
79.6
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 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 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.21 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Beetle 1.6 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
16
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Beetle 1.6 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Beetle 1.6 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.17 lb/hp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
21.17 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.6 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Beetle 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
52 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
44 mpg
city
45 mpg
57 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
759 mi
Beetle 1.6 TDI
759 mi
759 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
92.5 kWh
Beetle 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 1.6 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
858 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft