The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)

€ 27,700
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16) Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 20,100
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100

ⓘ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 TSI BMT and the Beetle 1.4 TSI are absolutely identical. Both are 168.4 inches long, 71.2 inches wide and 58.5 inches tall.
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
71.2
79.6
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
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 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
99.9
168.4
168.4 in
Length
168.4 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2996 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.57 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)

General

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI
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 BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
*CUL*
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
158 hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.4 TSI

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI
145 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
14.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.17 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
37 mpg
36 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI
29 mpg
city
27 mpg
45 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
518 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
542 mi
518 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
125 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
119.4 kWh
125 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
981 lb
Maximum Payload
862 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft