The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI (13 - 14)

€ 22,800
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 24,400
 VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI (13 - 14) Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT and the Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI are absolutely identical. Both are 168.4 inches long, 71.2 inches wide and 58 inches tall.
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI (13 - 14)
71.2
79.6
71.2 in
Width
71.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
100
168.4
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI (13 - 14)
100
168.4
168.4 in
Length
168.4 in
100 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3223 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
148 lb
4.59 %
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI (13 - 14)

General

Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
16
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
104 hp
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI

Performance

Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
29.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.99 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
29.57 lb/hp
30.99 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
50 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
36 mpg
city
42 mpg
51 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
727 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
633 mi
727 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
96.7 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
102.4 kWh
96.7 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
849 lb
Maximum Payload
855 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data