The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI (13 - 14) vs. VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6 (05 - 10)
€ 24,100
€ 23,300
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI is 5.9 inches longer, 3.4 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the New Beetle Convertible 1.6.
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
58
71.2
79.6
59.1
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
100
168.4
99.1
162.6
168.4 in
Length
162.6 in
100 in
Wheelbase
99.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
3206 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.43 %
General
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
16
Generation
9C
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CTH*
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
158 hp
101 hp
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Performance
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
128 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
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20.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.01 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
20.29 lb/hp
30.01 lb/hp
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
35 mpg
31 mpg
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
27 mpg
city
22 mpg
42 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
503 mi
Range
444 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
503 mi
444 mi
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
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).
145.8 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
128.7 kWh
145.8 kWh
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
829 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
