The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 26,600
€ 20,600
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 5.9 inches longer, 3.4 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the New Beetle 2.0.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
New Beetle 2.0
58.5
71.2
79.6
59
67.8
74.7
71.2 in
Width
67.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
58.5 in
Height
59 in
99.9
168.4
99
162.6
168.4 in
Length
162.6 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
New Beetle 2.0
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.32 %
General
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
New Beetle 2.0
16
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
New Beetle 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CUU*
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
113 hp
New Beetle 2.0
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
New Beetle 2.0
124 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 2.0
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21.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.85 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.53 lb/hp
25.85 lb/hp
New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
50 mpg
25 mpg
New Beetle 2.0
43 mpg
city
18 mpg
56 mpg
highway
33 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
727 mi
Range
364 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
364 mi
New Beetle 2.0
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).
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).
178.2 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
178.2 kWh
New Beetle 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
New Beetle 2.0
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
