The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 24,400
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI (13 - 14) Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
€ 36,800
 VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18) Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800

ⓘ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 TSI BMT.
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI (13 - 14)
71.2
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI 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 TSI 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 TSI BMT
3223 lb
Curb Weight
3463 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
240 lb
6.93 %
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)

General

Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
104 hp
217 hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
111 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
34 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
42 mpg
city
26 mpg
55 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
495 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
727 mi
495 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 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).
130.7 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
130.7 kWh
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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