The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 21,700
€ 21,900
€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 2.0 is 5.9 inches shorter, 3.4 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Beetle 1.4 TSI.
New Beetle 2.0
Beetle 1.4 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 2.0
Beetle 1.4 TSI
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.32 %
General
New Beetle 2.0
Beetle 1.4 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
New Beetle 2.0
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
*AZJ*
Engine Code
*CTH*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
New Beetle 2.0
113 hp
158 hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
New Beetle 2.0
125 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
New Beetle 2.0
Beetle 1.4 TSI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.4 TSI
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26.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.16 lb/hp
New Beetle 2.0
26.43 lb/hp
19.16 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 2.0
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
38 mpg
New Beetle 2.0
26 mpg
38 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI
18 mpg
city
31 mpg
34 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
372 mi
Range
551 mi
New Beetle 2.0
372 mi
551 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
117.5 kWh
New Beetle 2.0
174.3 kWh
117.5 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 2.0
Beetle 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
827 lb
Maximum Payload
875 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
