The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
€ 17,500
€ 21,900
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
New Beetle 1.4
Beetle 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
2771 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
304 lb
9.88 %
General
New Beetle 1.4
Beetle 2.0 TDI
9C
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
New Beetle 1.4
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BCA*
Engine Code
*CFF*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
New Beetle 1.4
74 hp
138 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
New Beetle 1.4
93 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
New Beetle 1.4
Beetle 2.0 TDI
100 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TDI
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37.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.4
37.45 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 1.4
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
48 mpg
New Beetle 1.4
33 mpg
48 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI
25 mpg
city
37 mpg
41 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
697 mi
New Beetle 1.4
482 mi
697 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI
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).
100.7 kWh
New Beetle 1.4
134.5 kWh
100.7 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 1.4
Beetle 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
866 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
