The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 29,600
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
€ 30,300
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16) 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 TSI BMT (16 - 17).
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
71.2
79.6
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI 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 TSI 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 (15 - 16)
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3199 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.13 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

General

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUL*
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
217 hp
217 hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17)

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
144 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17)

▶ REPLAY
14.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.74 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
14.43 lb/hp
14.74 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
36 mpg
35 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
27 mpg
city
26 mpg
44 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
503 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
518 mi
503 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
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).
128.7 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
125 kWh
128.7 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
970 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft