The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 23,600
€ 26,300
€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI BMT.
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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 1.8 5V Turbo
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3051 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.13 %
General
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*AWU*
Engine Code
*CYV*
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
104 hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.3 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.61 lb/hp
29.3 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
45 mpg
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
45 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
19 mpg
city
39 mpg
35 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
384 mi
Range
657 mi
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
384 mi
657 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
168.7 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).
98.5 kWh
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
168.7 kWh
98.5 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
873 lb
Maximum Payload
877 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
