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

€ 26,000

€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI DSG are absolutely identical. Both are 168.4 inches long, 71.2 inches wide and 58 inches tall.
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG
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 1.4 TSI DSG
3206 lb
Curb Weight
3236 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
31 lb
0.96 %

General
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
*CTH*
Engine Code
*CTH*
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
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
158 hp
158 hp
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG
Performance
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG
128 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

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

Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG
▶ REPLAY
20.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.48 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
20.29 lb/hp
20.48 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
35 mpg
37 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG
27 mpg
city
29 mpg
42 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
503 mi
Range
534 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
503 mi
534 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG
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).
121.2 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
128.7 kWh
121.2 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
829 lb
Maximum Payload
842 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft






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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data