The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 27,100
€ 19,700
€ 27,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.2 inches longer, 3.9 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the New Beetle 1.6.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
New Beetle 1.6
59.1
71.7
79.6
59
67.8
74.7
71.7 in
Width
67.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
59.1 in
Height
59 in
100
168.7
99
162.6
168.7 in
Length
162.6 in
100 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
New Beetle 1.6
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.94 %
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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic 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
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
101 hp
New Beetle 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
New Beetle 1.6
112 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.6
▶ REPLAY
29.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.7 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
29.81 lb/hp
28.7 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
53 mpg
28 mpg
New Beetle 1.6
47 mpg
city
20 mpg
57 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
412 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
777 mi
412 mi
New Beetle 1.6
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
157.2 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
157.2 kWh
New Beetle 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
New Beetle 1.6
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
838 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
