The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI (13 - 14) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 18)

€ 24,400
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI (13 - 14) Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
€ 27,300
 VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 18) Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 0.4 inches shorter and 0.7 inches narrower.
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI (13 - 14)
71.2
79.6
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (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 1.6 TDI (13 - 14)
100
168.4
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 18)
99.9
168.8
168.4 in
Length
168.8 in
100 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
3223 lb
Curb Weight
3157 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.05 %
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 18)

General

Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
16
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
111 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
30.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.33 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
30.99 lb/hp
21.33 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
41 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
city
33 mpg
55 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
589 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
727 mi
589 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.4 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).
109.9 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
109.9 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
855 lb
Maximum Payload
833 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data