The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI (13 - 14) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 18)

€ 24,100
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI (13 - 14) Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
€ 30,300
 VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 18) Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI (13 - 14)
71.2
79.6
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI (13 - 14)
100
168.4
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 18)
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3206 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.38 %
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 18)

General

Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
16
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
158 hp
148 hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
128 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
20.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.42 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
20.29 lb/hp
22.42 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
35 mpg
52 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
27 mpg
city
44 mpg
42 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
759 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
503 mi
759 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI 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).
92.5 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
128.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
829 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data