The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI (13 - 14)

€ 26,300
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14) Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
€ 24,100
 VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI (13 - 14) Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI and the Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI are absolutely identical. Both are 168.4 inches long, 71.2 inches wide and 58 inches tall.
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14)
71.2
79.6
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI (13 - 14)
71.2
79.6
71.2 in
Width
71.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14)
100
168.4
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI (13 - 14)
100
168.4
168.4 in
Length
168.4 in
100 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
3261 lb
Curb Weight
3206 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.69 %
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI (13 - 14)

General

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

Engine

Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CTH*
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
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
104 hp
158 hp
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI

Performance

Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
109 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
31.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.29 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
31.36 lb/hp
20.29 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
35 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
42 mpg
city
27 mpg
51 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
503 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
697 mi
503 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
128.7 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
128.7 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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