The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI (13 - 14) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI (13 - 14)
€ 24,100

€ 21,900

€ 24,100
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 the Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI and the Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI are absolutely identical. Both are 168.4 inches long, 71.2 inches wide and 58 inches tall.
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
58
71.2
79.6
58
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
100
168.4
100
168.4
168.4 in
Length
168.4 in
100 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
3206 lb
Curb Weight
3060 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb

Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.55 %

General
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
16
Generation
16
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
158 hp
104 hp
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Performance
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
20.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.42 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
20.29 lb/hp
29.42 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
35 mpg
39 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
27 mpg
city
30 mpg
42 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
503 mi
Range
560 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
503 mi
560 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
115.6 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
128.7 kWh
115.6 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
829 lb
Maximum Payload
820 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data