The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI (13 - 14) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 18)
€ 24,100
€ 27,300
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same height, but the Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI is 0.4 inches shorter and 0.7 inches narrower.
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
58
71.2
79.6
58
71.9
79.6
71.2 in
Width
71.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58 in
Height
58 in
100
168.4
99.9
168.8
168.4 in
Length
168.8 in
100 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
3206 lb
Curb Weight
3157 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.53 %
General
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
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 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
158 hp
148 hp
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
128 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.33 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
20.29 lb/hp
21.33 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
35 mpg
41 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
27 mpg
city
33 mpg
42 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
503 mi
Range
589 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
503 mi
589 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
109.9 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
128.7 kWh
109.9 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
829 lb
Maximum Payload
833 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
