The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 16) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)

€ 26,500
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 16) Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 29,200
 VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18) Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,200

ⓘ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 BMT is 0.4 inches shorter and 0.7 inches narrower.
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 16)
71.2
79.6
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (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 BMT (13 - 16)
100
168.4
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (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 BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG
3161 lb
Curb Weight
3201 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.25 %
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)

General

Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT 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 BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZD*
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
148 hp
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG

Performance

Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG
125 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG

▶ REPLAY
21.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.63 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
21.36 lb/hp
21.63 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
41 mpg
42 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG
33 mpg
city
35 mpg
48 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
600 mi
Range
610 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
600 mi
610 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG
Environmental Impact
108 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).
106.1 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
108 kWh
106.1 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG
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