The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI DSG (13 - 14) vs. VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4 (05 - 10)

€ 23,800
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI DSG (13 - 14) Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
€ 22,100
 VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4 (05 - 10) New Beetle Convertible 1.4
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100

ⓘ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 is 5.9 inches longer, 3.4 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the New Beetle Convertible 1.4.
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
71.2
79.6
59.1
Blueprint VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4 (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 DSG (13 - 14)
100
168.4
Blueprint VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4 (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
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
3106 lb
Curb Weight
2978 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
128 lb
4.12 %
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4 (05 - 10)

General

Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
16
Generation
9C
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CYV*
Engine Code
*BCA*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
104 hp
74 hp
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
93 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
93 lb‑ft
New Beetle Convertible 1.4

Performance

Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
111 mph
Maximum Speed
99 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

712 ft
0.000 sec

New Beetle Convertible 1.4

▶ REPLAY
29.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
40.24 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
29.87 lb/hp
40.24 lb/hp
New Beetle Convertible 1.4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
33 mpg
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
32 mpg
city
25 mpg
45 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
579 mi
Range
482 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
579 mi
482 mi
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
134.5 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
134.5 kWh
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
818 lb
Maximum Payload
880 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data