The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18) vs. VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)

€ 33,700
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18) Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 26,200
 VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT is 6.2 inches longer, 3.9 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo.
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
58.7
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)
71.7
79.6
59.1
Blueprint VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
67.8
74.7
71.7 in
Width
67.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
58.7 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)
100
168.7
Blueprint VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
99.1
162.6
168.7 in
Length
162.6 in
100 in
Wheelbase
99.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
3316 lb
Curb Weight
3210 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4050 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
106 lb
3.2 %
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)

General

Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
16
Generation
9C
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZD*
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
148 hp
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo

Performance

Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
123 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo

▶ REPLAY
22.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.69 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
22.41 lb/hp
21.69 lb/hp
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
29 mpg
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
35 mpg
city
21 mpg
46 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
417 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
610 mi
417 mi
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
155.3 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
106.1 kWh
155.3 kWh
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
315 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
719 lb
Maximum Payload
840 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data