The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)

€ 23,800
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 27,500
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

ⓘ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 2.0 TSI are absolutely identical. Both are 168.4 inches long, 71.2 inches wide and 58.5 inches tall.
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TSI
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
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 2.0 TSI
3124 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.54 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)

General

Beetle 2.0 TDI
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Beetle 2.0 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFF*
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
197 hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
22.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.1 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.64 lb/hp
16.1 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
31 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
34 mpg
city
23 mpg
51 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
444 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI
633 mi
444 mi
Beetle 2.0 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).
145.8 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
145.8 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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