The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI (13 - 14) vs. VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.4 (05 - 10)
€ 24,400
€ 22,100
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI is 14.9 cm longer, 8.7 cm wider and 2.9 cm lower than the New Beetle Cabrio 1.4.
Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
1473
1808
2021
1502
1721
1897
1808 mm
Width
1721 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1473 mm
Height
1502 mm
2540
4278
2516
4129
4278 mm
Length
4129 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2516 mm
Vehicle Weight
Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
1462 kg
Kerb Weight
1351 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
111 kg
7.59 %
General
Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
16
Generation
9C
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
*BCA*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
74 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
74 bhp
New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
126 NM
at 3800 rpm
Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
250 NM
126 NM
New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
Performance
Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
111 mph
Maximum Speed
99 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
217 m
0.000 sec
New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
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14.06 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.26 kg/bhp
Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
14.06 kg/bhp
18.26 kg/bhp
New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
40 mpg
New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
50 mpg
city
30 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
49 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
727 mi
Range
482 mi
Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
727 mi
482 mi
New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
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).
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).
134.5 kWh
Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
134.5 kWh
New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
388 kg
Maximum Payload
399 kg
225 L
Boot Capacity
201 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
