The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)
€ 23,600
€ 25,600
€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 5.9 inches shorter, 3.4 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Beetle 2.0 TSI.
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Beetle 2.0 TSI
59
67.8
74.7
58.5
71.2
79.6
67.8 in
Width
71.2 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59 in
Height
58.5 in
99
162.6
99.9
168.4
162.6 in
Length
168.4 in
99 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Beetle 2.0 TSI
3051 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.34 %
General
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Beetle 2.0 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*AWU*
Engine Code
*CPL*
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
197 hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Beetle 2.0 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
20.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.86 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.61 lb/hp
15.86 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
32 mpg
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
32 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
19 mpg
city
23 mpg
35 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
384 mi
Range
462 mi
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
384 mi
462 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
140.2 kWh
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
168.7 kWh
140.2 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Beetle 2.0 TSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
873 lb
Maximum Payload
911 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
