The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 23,800
€ 17,600
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the Beetle 2.0 TDI and the Beetle 1.2 TSI are absolutely identical. Both are 168.4 inches long, 71.2 inches wide and 58.5 inches tall.
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Beetle 1.2 TSI
58.5
71.2
79.6
58.5
71.2
79.6
71.2 in
Width
71.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.5 in
Height
58.5 in
99.9
168.4
99.9
168.4
168.4 in
Length
168.4 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Beetle 1.2 TSI
3124 lb
Curb Weight
2809 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
315 lb
10.08 %
General
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Beetle 1.2 TSI
16
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CFF*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
104 hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Beetle 1.2 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
22.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.01 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.64 lb/hp
27.01 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
40 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI
34 mpg
city
31 mpg
51 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
633 mi
Range
579 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI
633 mi
579 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
111 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).
111.8 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
111.8 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Beetle 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
866 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
