The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 25,600
€ 23,800
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 TSI and the Beetle 2.0 TDI are absolutely identical. Both are 168.4 inches long, 71.2 inches wide and 58.5 inches tall.
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI
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 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI
3124 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI
16
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CPL*
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
197 hp
138 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TDI
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15.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
15.86 lb/hp
22.64 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
32 mpg
44 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI
23 mpg
city
34 mpg
39 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
462 mi
Range
633 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI
462 mi
633 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI
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).
111 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI
140.2 kWh
111 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
911 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
