The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 19,700
€ 24,300
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI BMT.
New Beetle 1.6
Beetle 1.2 TSI 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 1.2 TSI BMT
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.72 %
General
New Beetle 1.6
Beetle 1.2 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
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
New Beetle 1.6
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
*CYV*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
104 hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
New Beetle 1.6
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
109 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
28.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.6
28.7 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 1.6
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
43 mpg
New Beetle 1.6
28 mpg
43 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
20 mpg
city
35 mpg
36 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
412 mi
Range
621 mi
New Beetle 1.6
412 mi
621 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
104.1 kWh
New Beetle 1.6
157.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 1.6
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
893 lb
Maximum Payload
847 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
