The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 23,000
€ 21,900
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 are absolutely identical. Both are 168.4 inches long, 71.2 inches wide and 58.5 inches tall.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI
58.5
71.2
79.6
58.5
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
99.9
168.4
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 1.4 TSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.59 %
General
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI
16
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
*CUU*
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
158 hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.16 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28.47 lb/hp
19.16 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
38 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI
50 mpg
city
31 mpg
59 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
814 mi
Range
551 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
814 mi
551 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI
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).
117.5 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
117.5 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
875 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
