The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 22,100
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) Beetle 1.6 TDI
€ 24,200
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200

ⓘ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 BMT are absolutely identical. Both are 4278 mm long, 1808 mm wide and 1486 mm tall.
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
1808
2021
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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 DSG (12 - 14)
2537
4278
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
2537
4278
4278 mm
Length
4278 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 1.6 TDI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1361 kg
Kerb Weight
1364 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1810 kg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
3 kg
0.22 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Beetle 1.6 TDI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
16
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch 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 petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
148 bhp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 1.6 TDI
250 NM
250 NM
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Beetle 1.6 TDI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
111 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

160 m
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

121 m
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.6 TDI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Beetle 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
53 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
51 mpg
city
44 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
645 mi
Beetle 1.6 TDI
727 mi
645 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
100.4 kWh
Beetle 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
100.4 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
122 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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