The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 29,700
€ 20,100
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.3 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.6 TDI
59.1
71.7
79.6
58.5
71.2
79.6
71.7 in
Width
71.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59.1 in
Height
58.5 in
100
168.7
99.9
168.4
168.7 in
Length
168.4 in
100 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.6 TDI
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
262 lb
8.03 %
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 manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual 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
112 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
22.05 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
51 mpg
52 mpg
Beetle 1.6 TDI
44 mpg
city
44 mpg
57 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
743 mi
Range
759 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
743 mi
759 mi
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
92.5 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
94.6 kWh
92.5 kWh
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
838 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
