The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

€ 29,600
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 23,300
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300

ⓘ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 smaller in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
71.2
79.6
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
71.2 in
Width
71.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.5 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
168.4 in
Length
168.8 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.76 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

General

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
16
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUL*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
108 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
144 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
14.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.43 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
36 mpg
52 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
27 mpg
city
47 mpg
44 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
759 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
518 mi
759 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
92.5 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
125 kWh
92.5 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft