The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)

€ 29,700
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 22,200
 VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200

ⓘ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
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
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
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3902 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
249 lb
7.63 %
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)

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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic 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
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
148 hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
124 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

▶ REPLAY
22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.36 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
22.05 lb/hp
20.36 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
51 mpg
26 mpg
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
44 mpg
city
18 mpg
57 mpg
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
743 mi
Range
380 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
743 mi
380 mi
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
170.4 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
94.6 kWh
170.4 kWh
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 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
888 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft