The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 21,900
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 23,800
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG
€ 21,900
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 2.0 TDI and the Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG are absolutely identical. Both are 168.4 inches long, 71.2 inches wide and 58.5 inches tall.
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
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 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
168.4 in
Length
168.4 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.57 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Beetle 2.0 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG
16
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Beetle 2.0 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFF*
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
138 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG
123 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG

▶ REPLAY
22.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.28 lb/hp
22.64 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
44 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG
37 mpg
city
34 mpg
56 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
633 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI
697 mi
633 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
111 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
111 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
871 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