The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (13 - 16)
€ 31,700

€ 28,400

€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT Dune is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.3 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG.
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT Dune
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG
58.7
71.7
79.6
58
71.2
79.6
71.7 in
Width
71.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58 in
100
168.7
100
168.4
168.7 in
Length
168.4 in
100 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT Dune
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG
3276 lb
Curb Weight
3201 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.29 %

General
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT Dune
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 Dune
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 Dune
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 Dune
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG
Performance
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT Dune
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG
123 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT Dune
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG
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22.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.63 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT Dune
22.14 lb/hp
21.63 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT Dune
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT Dune
40 mpg
43 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG
33 mpg
city
36 mpg
46 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
579 mi
Range
621 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT Dune
579 mi
621 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
104.1 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT Dune
111.8 kWh
104.1 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT Dune
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
714 lb
Maximum Payload
833 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data