The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
€ 26,300
€ 26,200
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘ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 Convertible 1.6 TDI is 5.9 inches longer, 3.4 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo.
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
58
71.2
79.6
59.1
67.8
74.7
71.2 in
Width
67.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
58 in
Height
59.1 in
100
168.4
99.1
162.6
168.4 in
Length
162.6 in
100 in
Wheelbase
99.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
3261 lb
Curb Weight
3210 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4050 lb
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.56 %
General
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
16
Generation
9C
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
109 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
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31.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.69 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
31.36 lb/hp
21.69 lb/hp
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
29 mpg
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
42 mpg
city
21 mpg
51 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
697 mi
Range
417 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
697 mi
417 mi
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
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).
155.3 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
155.3 kWh
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
862 lb
Maximum Payload
840 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
