The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 17,500
€ 24,500
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 6.3 inches shorter, 4.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
New Beetle 1.4
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
59
67.8
74.7
58.6
71.9
79.6
67.8 in
Width
71.9 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59 in
Height
58.6 in
99
162.6
99.4
168.8
162.6 in
Length
168.8 in
99 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
New Beetle 1.4
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
2771 lb
Curb Weight
3005 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
234 lb
7.79 %
General
New Beetle 1.4
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
New Beetle 1.4
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BCA*
Engine Code
*CZD*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
New Beetle 1.4
74 hp
148 hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
New Beetle 1.4
93 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
New Beetle 1.4
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
100 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
37.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.3 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.4
37.45 lb/hp
20.3 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 1.4
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
44 mpg
New Beetle 1.4
33 mpg
44 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
25 mpg
city
36 mpg
41 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
633 mi
New Beetle 1.4
482 mi
633 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
102.4 kWh
New Beetle 1.4
134.5 kWh
102.4 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 1.4
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
866 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
