The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 14) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)

€ 26,000
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 14) Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
€ 25,400
 VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18) Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 26,000
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. Both cars are the same height, but the Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI is 0.4 inches shorter and 0.7 inches narrower.
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
71.2
79.6
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
71.9
79.6
71.2 in
Width
71.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
100
168.4
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
99.9
168.8
168.4 in
Length
168.8 in
100 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
3236 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.21 %
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)

General

Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
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
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
158 hp
104 hp
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
20.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.13 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
20.48 lb/hp
30.13 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
44 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
29 mpg
city
38 mpg
43 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
534 mi
Range
645 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
534 mi
645 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
100.4 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
121.2 kWh
100.4 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
842 lb
Maximum Payload
880 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data