The Comparative Analysis :

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

€ 21,500
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 24,500
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 21,500
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 1.8 5V Turbo is 6.3 inches shorter, 4.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
67.8
74.7
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
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
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
99
162.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
162.6 in
Length
168.8 in
99 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
2963 lb
Curb Weight
3005 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.4 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

General

New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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 1.8 5V Turbo
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*AWU*
Engine Code
*CZD*
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
148 hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
20.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.3 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.02 lb/hp
20.3 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
44 mpg
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
29 mpg
44 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
21 mpg
city
36 mpg
37 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
422 mi
Range
633 mi
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
422 mi
633 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
102.4 kWh
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
153.5 kWh
102.4 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
895 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