The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

€ 25,100
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 27,000
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT is just 0.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
71.9 in
Width
71.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.6 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
168.8 in
Length
168.7 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.87 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

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
6-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
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
148 hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
21.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.17 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
41 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
city
34 mpg
59 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
600 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
600 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
108 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
108 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
990 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft