The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 30,300
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 24,200
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 30,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT.
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (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 DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (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 1.4 TSI BMT
3199 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
192 lb
6 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.4 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 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUL*
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
148 hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI 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 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
144 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
14.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.32 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.74 lb/hp
20.32 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
35 mpg
44 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
26 mpg
city
37 mpg
43 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
645 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
503 mi
645 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
128.7 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
128.7 kWh
100.4 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
924 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft