The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 20,100
€ 17,600
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI is 14.9 cm shorter, 8.7 cm narrower and 1.2 cm taller than the Beetle 1.2 TSI.
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Beetle 1.2 TSI
1498
1721
1897
1486
1808
2021
1721 mm
Width
1808 mm
1897 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1498 mm
Height
1486 mm
2515
4129
2537
4278
4129 mm
Length
4278 mm
2515 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Beetle 1.2 TSI
1366 kg
Kerb Weight
1274 kg
1720 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1680 kg
Weight Difference:
92 kg
6.73 %
General
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Beetle 1.2 TSI
9C
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*BSW*
Engine Code
*CYV*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 bhp
104 bhp
Beetle 1.2 TSI
240 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
240 NM
175 NM
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Beetle 1.2 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.2 TSI
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13.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.25 kg/bhp
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
13.13 kg/bhp
12.25 kg/bhp
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
48 mpg
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
52 mpg
48 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI
42 mpg
city
37 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
56 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
633 mi
Range
579 mi
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
579 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
111 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).
111.8 kWh
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
111.8 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Beetle 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
354 kg
Maximum Payload
406 kg
214 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
769 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
