The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10)
€ 25,100
€ 18,700
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700
ⓘ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 6.3 inches longer, 4.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the New Beetle 1.6.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
New Beetle 1.6
58.6
71.9
79.6
59
67.8
74.7
71.9 in
Width
67.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
58.6 in
Height
59 in
99.4
168.8
99
162.6
168.8 in
Length
162.6 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
New Beetle 1.6
3133 lb
Curb Weight
2815 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
317 lb
10.12 %
General
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
New Beetle 1.6
16
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CUU*
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
101 hp
New Beetle 1.6
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
New Beetle 1.6
126 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.6
▶ REPLAY
21.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.87 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.17 lb/hp
27.87 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
31 mpg
New Beetle 1.6
44 mpg
city
23 mpg
59 mpg
highway
40 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
759 mi
Range
455 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
455 mi
New Beetle 1.6
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).
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).
142.1 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
142.1 kWh
New Beetle 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
New Beetle 1.6
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
990 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
