The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 (05 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 19,700
€ 27,000
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The New Beetle 2.0 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.2 inches shorter, 3.9 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
New Beetle 2.0
Beetle 1.4 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 2.0
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
2912 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
130 lb
4.27 %
General
New Beetle 2.0
Beetle 1.4 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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
New Beetle 2.0
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*AZJ*
Engine Code
*CZD*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
New Beetle 2.0
113 hp
148 hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
New Beetle 2.0
125 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
New Beetle 2.0
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
25.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
New Beetle 2.0
25.77 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 2.0
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
41 mpg
New Beetle 2.0
27 mpg
41 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20 mpg
city
34 mpg
35 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
393 mi
Range
600 mi
New Beetle 2.0
393 mi
600 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
164.8 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).
108 kWh
New Beetle 2.0
164.8 kWh
108 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 2.0
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
858 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
