The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 14) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 26,000

€ 28,000

€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI and the Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI are absolutely identical. Both are 168.4 inches long, 71.2 inches wide and 58 inches tall.
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
58
71.2
79.6
58
71.2
79.6
71.2 in
Width
71.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58 in
Height
58 in
100
168.4
100
168.4
168.4 in
Length
168.4 in
100 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
3236 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.47 %

General
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
16
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
158 hp
138 hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Performance
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
20.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.04 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
20.48 lb/hp
24.04 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
42 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
29 mpg
city
34 mpg
43 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
534 mi
Range
610 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
534 mi
610 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
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).
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).
115.2 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
121.2 kWh
115.2 kWh
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
842 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data