The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 18,700
€ 27,100
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The New Beetle 1.6 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.2 inches shorter, 3.9 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
New Beetle 1.6
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
59
67.8
74.7
59.1
71.7
79.6
67.8 in
Width
71.7 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59 in
Height
59.1 in
99
162.6
100
168.7
162.6 in
Length
168.7 in
99 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
New Beetle 1.6
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2815 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
403 lb
12.52 %
General
New Beetle 1.6
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
New Beetle 1.6
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
*CUU*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
108 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
New Beetle 1.6
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
111 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
27.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.81 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.6
27.87 lb/hp
29.81 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 1.6
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
53 mpg
New Beetle 1.6
31 mpg
53 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
23 mpg
city
47 mpg
40 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
455 mi
Range
777 mi
New Beetle 1.6
455 mi
777 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
90.4 kWh
New Beetle 1.6
142.1 kWh
90.4 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 1.6
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
888 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
