The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 29,600

€ 20,300

€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘ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 1.2 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 1.2 TSI BMT
58.5
71.2
79.6
58.5
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
99.9
168.4
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 1.2 TSI BMT
3131 lb
Curb Weight
2959 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
172 lb
5.49 %

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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
144 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 BMT
▶ REPLAY
14.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.45 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.43 lb/hp
28.45 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
46 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
36 mpg
46 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
27 mpg
city
39 mpg
44 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
518 mi
Range
670 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
518 mi
670 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).
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).
96.6 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
125 kWh
96.6 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
970 lb
Maximum Payload
988 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft