The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI (13 - 14) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)

€ 24,400
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI (13 - 14) Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
€ 25,400
 VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18) Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 24,400
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 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI is 1 cm shorter and 1.7 cm narrower.
Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
1473
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI (13 - 14)
1808
2021
1473
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
1825
2021
1808 mm
Width
1825 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1473 mm
Height
1473 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI (13 - 14)
2540
4278
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
2538
4288
4278 mm
Length
4288 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2538 mm

Vehicle Weight

Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
1462 kg
Kerb Weight
1421 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1820 kg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
41 kg
2.8 %
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)

General

Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
16
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
104 bhp
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
250 NM
175 NM
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
111 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

168 m
0.000 sec

Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

163 m
0.000 sec

Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
14.06 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.66 kg/bhp
Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
14.06 kg/bhp
13.66 kg/bhp
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
53 mpg
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
50 mpg
city
46 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
645 mi
Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
727 mi
645 mi
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
96.7 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 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
100.4 kWh
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
388 kg
Maximum Payload
399 kg
225 L
Boot Capacity
225 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data