The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)

€ 29,700
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 25,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13) Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘ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 2.0 TSI.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)
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 2.0 TSI
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
139 lb
4.26 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)

General

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
16
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUU*
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
197 hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.86 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
22.05 lb/hp
15.86 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
51 mpg
32 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
44 mpg
city
23 mpg
57 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
743 mi
Range
462 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
743 mi
462 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
140.2 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
94.6 kWh
140.2 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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