The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 16) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
€ 26,500

€ 28,500

€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI 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 BMT
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
3161 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.64 %

General
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CZD*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
108 hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
125 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.7 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
21.36 lb/hp
30.7 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
41 mpg
52 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
33 mpg
city
47 mpg
48 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
600 mi
Range
759 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
600 mi
759 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
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 BMT
108 kWh
92.5 kWh
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
829 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data