The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)

€ 24,700
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 25,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13) Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘ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 BMT and the Beetle 2.0 TSI are absolutely identical. Both are 168.4 inches long, 71.2 inches wide and 58.5 inches tall.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)
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 BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)
99.9
168.4
168.4 in
Length
168.4 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.29 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)

General

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
16
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUU*
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
197 hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
21.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.86 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.17 lb/hp
15.86 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
32 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
45 mpg
city
23 mpg
59 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
462 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
462 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
140.2 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
140.2 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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