The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)

€ 27,700
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16) Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 22,200
 VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT is 5.9 inches longer, 3.4 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
71.2
79.6
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
67.8
74.7
71.2 in
Width
67.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
58.5 in
Height
59 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
99
162.6
168.4 in
Length
162.6 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
99 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3902 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
62 lb
2.02 %
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)

General

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
16
Generation
9C
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
4-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUL*
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
148 hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
145 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

▶ REPLAY
14.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.36 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.17 lb/hp
20.36 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
37 mpg
26 mpg
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
29 mpg
city
18 mpg
45 mpg
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
380 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
542 mi
380 mi
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
170.4 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
119.4 kWh
170.4 kWh
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
981 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft