The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 28,500
€ 22,100
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI are absolutely identical. Both are 168.4 inches long, 71.2 inches wide and 58.5 inches tall.
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
3172 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
172 lb
5.42 %
General
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
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
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CPL*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 hp
104 hp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
141 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
15.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
15.32 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
50 mpg
Beetle 1.6 TDI
23 mpg
city
43 mpg
39 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
450 mi
Range
727 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI
450 mi
727 mi
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
144 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).
96.7 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI
144 kWh
96.7 kWh
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
906 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
