The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 27,700
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16) Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 22,300
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300

ⓘ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 BMT 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 BMT
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
71.2
79.6
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
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 BMT (14 - 16)
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 BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2970 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
106 lb
3.45 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
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 BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUL*
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
148 hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
145 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
37 mpg
42 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
29 mpg
city
34 mpg
45 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
610 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
542 mi
610 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
106.1 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
119.4 kWh
106.1 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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