The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI (13 - 14) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)

€ 24,400
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI (13 - 14) Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
€ 36,700
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18) Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.3 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT.
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI (13 - 14)
71.2
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)
71.7
79.6
71.2 in
Width
71.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI (13 - 14)
100
168.4
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)
100
168.7
168.4 in
Length
168.7 in
100 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
3223 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
293 lb
8.33 %
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)

General

Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
16
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
111 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

 REPLAY
30.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.76 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
30.99 lb/hp
23.76 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
47 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
42 mpg
city
41 mpg
55 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
684 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
727 mi
684 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI 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).
102.8 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
102.8 kWh
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
855 lb
Maximum Payload
717 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data