The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6 (05 - 10)

€ 22,800
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 23,300
 VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6 (05 - 10) New Beetle Convertible 1.6
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300

ⓘ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 Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT is 5.9 inches longer, 3.4 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the New Beetle Convertible 1.6.
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
59.1
Blueprint VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6 (05 - 10)
67.8
74.7
71.2 in
Width
67.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
58 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
100
168.4
Blueprint VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6 (05 - 10)
99.1
162.6
168.4 in
Length
162.6 in
100 in
Wheelbase
99.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3902 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.43 %
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6 (05 - 10)

General

Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
16
Generation
9C
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CYV*
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
101 hp
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
New Beetle Convertible 1.6

Performance

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

535 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

New Beetle Convertible 1.6

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
31 mpg
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
36 mpg
city
22 mpg
51 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
444 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
633 mi
444 mi
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
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).
145.8 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
102.4 kWh
145.8 kWh
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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