The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 26,600
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 22,100
 VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) Beetle 1.6 TDI
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI are absolutely identical. Both are 168.4 inches long, 71.2 inches wide and 58.5 inches tall.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.6 TDI
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
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 DSG (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
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 1.6 TDI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
185 lb
5.81 %
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.6 TDI
16
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUU*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
104 hp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.6 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
21.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.53 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
Beetle 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
50 mpg
50 mpg
Beetle 1.6 TDI
43 mpg
city
43 mpg
56 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
727 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
727 mi
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
96.7 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
96.7 kWh
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft