The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 29,200
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18) Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 26,300
 VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14) Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
€ 29,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
71.9
79.6
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI DSG (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 DSG (16 - 18)
99.9
168.8
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI DSG (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 1.6 TDI
3201 lb
Curb Weight
3261 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.84 %
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14)

General

Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
16
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZD*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
104 hp
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI

Performance

Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
125 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
21.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.36 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
21.63 lb/hp
31.36 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
48 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
35 mpg
city
42 mpg
48 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
697 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
610 mi
697 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
100.7 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
106.1 kWh
100.7 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
833 lb
Maximum Payload
862 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data