The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (13 - 16) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 28,400

€ 23,800

€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT and the Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI are absolutely identical. Both are 168.4 inches long, 71.2 inches wide and 58 inches tall.
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
58
71.2
79.6
58
71.2
79.6
71.2 in
Width
71.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58 in
Height
58 in
100
168.4
100
168.4
168.4 in
Length
168.4 in
100 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
3201 lb
Curb Weight
3106 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
95 lb
2.97 %

General
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
16
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CZD*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
104 hp
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Performance
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
125 mph
Maximum Speed
111 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 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.87 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
21.63 lb/hp
29.87 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
43 mpg
40 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
36 mpg
city
32 mpg
48 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
579 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
579 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
111.8 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
833 lb
Maximum Payload
818 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data