The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 20,100

€ 18,400

€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,400
ⓘ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 5.9 inches shorter, 3.4 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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 1.9 TDI
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3012 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.65 %

General
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
9C
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BSW*
Engine Code
*CYV*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 hp
104 hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
177 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

New Beetle 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.89 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
28.96 lb/hp
27.89 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
44 mpg
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
44 mpg
44 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
35 mpg
city
36 mpg
51 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
633 mi
Range
645 mi
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
645 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
100.4 kWh
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
100.4 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
780 lb
Maximum Payload
979 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft







21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft