The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 31,700

€ 25,500

€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘ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 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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
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
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
3276 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.06 %

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
5-speed manual 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
123 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 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
22.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.31 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
22.14 lb/hp
30.31 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
40 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
40 mpg
56 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
33 mpg
city
48 mpg
46 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
579 mi
Range
814 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
579 mi
814 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
86.4 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
111.8 kWh
86.4 kWh
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 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
714 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data