The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 23,800

€ 22,100

€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI are absolutely identical. Both are 4278 mm long, 1808 mm wide and 1486 mm tall.
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
1486
1808
2021
1486
1808
2021
1808 mm
Width
1808 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1486 mm
Height
1486 mm
2537
4278
2537
4278
4278 mm
Length
4278 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
1417 kg
Kerb Weight
1361 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg

Weight Difference:
56 kg
3.95 %

General
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
16
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CFF*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
104 bhp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI
320 NM
250 NM
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
10.27 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 kg/bhp
Beetle 2.0 TDI
10.27 kg/bhp
13.09 kg/bhp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
60 mpg
Beetle 1.6 TDI
41 mpg
city
51 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
633 mi
Range
727 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI
633 mi
727 mi
Beetle 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
96.7 kWh
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
140 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
393 kg
Maximum Payload
389 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
310 L








905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L