The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
€ 25,600
€ 22,600
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Beetle 2.0 TSI is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
58.5
71.2
79.6
58.6
71.9
79.6
71.2 in
Width
71.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.5 in
Height
58.6 in
99.9
168.4
99.4
168.8
168.4 in
Length
168.8 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3124 lb
Curb Weight
2967 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
157 lb
5.03 %
General
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
16
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TSI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CPL*
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
197 hp
148 hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
15.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.05 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
15.86 lb/hp
20.05 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
32 mpg
42 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
23 mpg
city
34 mpg
39 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
462 mi
Range
610 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI
462 mi
610 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
106.1 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI
140.2 kWh
106.1 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
911 lb
Maximum Payload
957 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
