The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
€ 21,400
€ 22,600
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT are absolutely identical. Both are 168.8 inches long, 71.9 inches wide and 58.6 inches tall.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
58.6
71.9
79.6
58.6
71.9
79.6
71.9 in
Width
71.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.6 in
Height
58.6 in
99.4
168.8
99.4
168.8
168.8 in
Length
168.8 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3071 lb
Curb Weight
2967 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.39 %
General
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
16
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
148 hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
113 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
28.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.05 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28.44 lb/hp
20.05 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
42 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
48 mpg
city
34 mpg
62 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
814 mi
Range
610 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
814 mi
610 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
106.1 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
106.1 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1030 lb
Maximum Payload
957 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
