The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)

€ 21,100
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 22,200
 VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 21,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT is 5.9 inches longer, 3.4 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
67.8
74.7
71.2 in
Width
67.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
58.5 in
Height
59 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
99
162.6
168.4 in
Length
162.6 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
99 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3902 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.95 %
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)

General

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
16
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUU*
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
148 hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
113 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

▶ REPLAY
28.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.36 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28.17 lb/hp
20.36 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57 mpg
26 mpg
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
50 mpg
city
18 mpg
64 mpg
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
833 mi
Range
380 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
833 mi
380 mi
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
170.4 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
170.4 kWh
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft