The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)

€ 28,500
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 25,100
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Beetle 2.0 TSI 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 TDI BMT.
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
71.2
79.6
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (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 DSG (13 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (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
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3172 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.26 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)

General

Beetle 2.0 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPL*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 hp
148 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
141 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
15.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.17 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
15.32 lb/hp
21.17 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
52 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
23 mpg
city
44 mpg
39 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
450 mi
Range
759 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI
450 mi
759 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
92.5 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI
144 kWh
92.5 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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