The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 17,500
€ 17,600
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The New Beetle 1.4 is 5.9 inches shorter, 3.4 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Beetle 1.2 TSI.
New Beetle 1.4
Beetle 1.2 TSI
59
67.8
74.7
58.5
71.2
79.6
67.8 in
Width
71.2 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59 in
Height
58.5 in
99
162.6
99.9
168.4
162.6 in
Length
168.4 in
99 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
New Beetle 1.4
Beetle 1.2 TSI
2771 lb
Curb Weight
2809 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.32 %
General
New Beetle 1.4
Beetle 1.2 TSI
9C
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
New Beetle 1.4
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BCA*
Engine Code
*CYV*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
New Beetle 1.4
74 hp
104 hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
New Beetle 1.4
93 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
New Beetle 1.4
Beetle 1.2 TSI
100 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
37.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.01 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.4
37.45 lb/hp
27.01 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 1.4
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
40 mpg
New Beetle 1.4
33 mpg
40 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI
25 mpg
city
31 mpg
41 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
579 mi
New Beetle 1.4
482 mi
579 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
111.8 kWh
New Beetle 1.4
134.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 1.4
Beetle 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
866 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
