The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 28,400
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 18,400
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,400

ⓘ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 BMT.
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
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 BMT
3144 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3880 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.73 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.2 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 1.2 TSI BMT
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 4500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
104 hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
145 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
14.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.89 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.49 lb/hp
27.89 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
36 mpg
44 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
28 mpg
city
36 mpg
43 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
645 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
518 mi
645 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
100.4 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
125 kWh
100.4 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
913 lb
Maximum Payload
979 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft