The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 27,500
€ 20,300
€ 27,500
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 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
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
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3172 lb
Curb Weight
2959 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
214 lb
6.75 %
General
Beetle 2.0 TSI
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
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CPL*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
197 hp
104 hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
139 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
16.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.45 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
16.1 lb/hp
28.45 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
46 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
23 mpg
city
39 mpg
39 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
444 mi
Range
670 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI
444 mi
670 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
145.8 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
145.8 kWh
96.6 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
906 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
