The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 22,100
€ 23,800
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 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
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 2.0 TDI
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
123 lb
3.94 %
General
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI
16
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
138 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
22.64 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Beetle 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
44 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
city
34 mpg
53 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
727 mi
Range
633 mi
Beetle 1.6 TDI
727 mi
633 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI
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).
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).
111 kWh
Beetle 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
111 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
858 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
