The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 28,400
€ 17,600
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the Beetle 1.2 TSI.
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.2 TSI
58.6
71.9
79.6
58.5
71.2
79.6
71.9 in
Width
71.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.6 in
Height
58.5 in
99.4
168.8
99.9
168.4
168.8 in
Length
168.4 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.2 TSI
3144 lb
Curb Weight
2809 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
335 lb
10.66 %
General
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.2 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 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CUL*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
104 hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.2 TSI
145 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
14.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.01 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.49 lb/hp
27.01 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
36 mpg
40 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI
28 mpg
city
31 mpg
43 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
518 mi
Range
579 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
518 mi
579 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
111.8 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
125 kWh
111.8 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
913 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
