The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 27,300
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 18) Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 26,100
 VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI (13 - 14) Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100

ⓘ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 longer and 0.7 inches wider.
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 18)
71.9
79.6
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)
71.2
79.6
71.9 in
Width
71.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 18)
99.9
168.8
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)
100
168.4
168.8 in
Length
168.4 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
3157 lb
Curb Weight
3267 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.37 %
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)

General

Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
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 BMT
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZD*
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
138 hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI

Performance

Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
125 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
41 mpg
46 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
33 mpg
city
37 mpg
47 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
589 mi
Range
670 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
589 mi
670 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
104.9 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
109.9 kWh
104.9 kWh
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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