The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 30,300

€ 23,000

€ 30,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58.6
71.9
79.6
58.5
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
99.4
168.8
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3199 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
123 lb
3.85 %

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
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
14.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.74 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
35 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
35 mpg
56 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
26 mpg
city
50 mpg
43 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
503 mi
Range
814 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
503 mi
814 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
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).
86.4 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
128.7 kWh
86.4 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
924 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