2012 Volkswagen Beetle Long Term Road Test

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2012 Volkswagen Beetle Long Term Road Test

The 2.0 liter TSI engine in our Beetle is a great engine, but if it were my money, I'd choose the Beetle TDI.

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rjett

I would completely agree with you IF the TDI had more power. 140 HP is just too low for my taste. But that's just my opinion.

matt_a

I would choose the TDI hands down. It may only make 140hp, but it makes 236 ft-lbs of torque. That more than makes up for the lower hp figure. It really isn't much slower than the 2.0T, and the fuel economy bump is definitely worth it.

fordson1

I have a GTI and I've driven a Jetta with the TDI. It's way slower than my car. It's tough to say what engine I would get in a Beetle, because I really can't see getting a Beetle.

nippononly

Fender edition turbo, no question. It doesn't help that in my area diesel is consistently $0.40/gallon more than premium unleaded.

alex_e_

Glad you posted this - I am looking at a number of replacement options for my 2008 Mini Clubman (non-S). Aside from another Mini, I was considering the VW options (GLI, GTI, and Beetle). I like the idea of a TDI Beetle, for the robustness of the engines (don't diesels last longer generally), and the efficiency. I agree about the xenons - sad that they aren't even an option on the TDI.