The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
€ 33,700

€ 25,400

€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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. The Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT is just 0.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT.
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
58.7
71.7
79.6
58
71.9
79.6
71.7 in
Width
71.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58 in
100
168.7
99.9
168.8
168.7 in
Length
168.8 in
100 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
3316 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
183 lb
5.52 %

General
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
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 BMT
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 4500 rpm
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
104 hp
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
123 mph
Maximum Speed
111 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 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.13 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
22.41 lb/hp
30.13 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
44 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
35 mpg
city
38 mpg
46 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
610 mi
Range
645 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
610 mi
645 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
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).
100.4 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
106.1 kWh
100.4 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
719 lb
Maximum Payload
880 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data