The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 22,200
€ 32,000
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo 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 TSI BMT.
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Beetle 2.0 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 1.8 5V Turbo
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3014 lb
Curb Weight
3283 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
269 lb
8.19 %
General
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Beetle 2.0 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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*AWU*
Engine Code
*CUL*
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
217 hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.13 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.36 lb/hp
15.13 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
35 mpg
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
35 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
18 mpg
city
26 mpg
34 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
380 mi
Range
503 mi
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
380 mi
503 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
170.4 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).
128.7 kWh
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
170.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
888 lb
Maximum Payload
840 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
