The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
€ 27,100
€ 21,500
€ 27,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘ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 1.8 5V Turbo.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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 1.8 5V Turbo
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2963 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
256 lb
7.95 %
General
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
148 hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
112 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
▶ REPLAY
29.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.02 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
29.81 lb/hp
20.02 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
53 mpg
29 mpg
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
47 mpg
city
21 mpg
57 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
422 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
777 mi
422 mi
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
153.5 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
153.5 kWh
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
838 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
